3 ways to positively shape your art practice

If you feel like you're in a slump, the three activities below will breathe life back into your practice!

1. Practice Mindfulness - For me, this means I check in with myself often to tune out noise from my brain and phone¹. I do that through scheduling daily yoga, journaling, and walking my dogs. This may look different for you!

2. Draw on location - Going out and drawing is such a thrill because you have no control over your subjects. When the thing you're drawing could move or disappear, you have to make every second count. This means you can let go of the urge to finish an illustration and enjoy the process of drawing.

3. Support artists - There are so many wonderful creators out there sharing encouragement and wisdom from their own art journeys. Many of them host live sessions, which help keep me accountable to my practice. Go pledge to that Substack or Patreon you’ve had your eye on! In most cases, you'll get so much more out of it than what you pay for it. I plan to share my ever-growing list of favorite online courses, Patreons, and Substacks soon. Feel free to share yours below!

Live sessions have been such a huge part of my growth as an artist. If you’re curious, you can always take advantage of Substack’s free trial option and sign up for upcoming sessions or try some replays!