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Many years ago, I wanted to learn watercolor. I took a class and watched several on-line tutorials. And I practiced. A lot.
Looking back on my old sketchbooks, I started with flat/one-dimensional sketches and over the years, I think I've improved. I don't consider myself a good watercolor artist but I've been brave enough to show my work. It's proof that I tried and I'll keep trying until I become better. That's why I maintain a sketchbook practice and I fill it with all sorts of things like travel memories and floral sketches.
Sometimes it's hard to know what to put on a blank page. But one day, I was cleaning out some junk mail and came across a shoe catalog. Shoes! That's something I've never painted before.
Here is my attempt at shoes that got my attention in the catalog, then when I ran out, I looked for inspiration on Pinterest.
Notice that I've been attempting adding shadows, too.
On another day, I painted bags.
Just one or two sketches a day, until I filled the page...TADA!
If you're feeling overwhelmed facing a blank page or starting a project you've always wanted to do, here is a little reminder:
Keep at it. Show up daily. Try. Fail. Try again. Then applaud your efforts. It's the baby steps that turn the blah to TADA!
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