This is a hello and a goodbye wrapped up in one. I’ve been working on this piece, quietly and in secret, for the past few weeks.I’m sharing it now… just as I’m about to paint over it. But don’t worry, like a phoenix, it will rise again. The moral of the story? Don’t get too attached to what you paint. I’m doing a 12-week challenge to work on a single piece, no matter what happens to it. Even if you fall in love with it, you have to keep changing it. You can’t stop until the 12 weeks are up. So here’s my daisy before it disappears, layers of spray paint, pattern, and drips. A little wild, a little busy, full of life. Next, it might become something calmer. Maybe softer. Maybe more still. Because perfection is a myth. And the real magic lies in never stopping. Now it’s time for something new. At the moment it feels busy, I might transform the mood into a calmer state, to prove that perfection is a myth and that there are so many ideas to explore the most important thing is you beaver stop. Do you want to join me and work on a piece of your choosing for the next 6 weeks?? It doesn’t have to be so big. Take photos after each painting session to record the journey of your painting.

This is great of you want to loosen up your art style. Watch the short video for tips and tricks. Assignment: Get out your sketchbook, set a timer for no more than 30 mins, my painting took only 20. Have fun swirling the paints around. It’s probably best to wear gloves. The tutorial is in the classroom under creative boost challenges. Post your work under the heading creative boost. Don’t be afraid to create a mess like me! https://www.skool.com/jarman-arts-7011/classroom/086526af?md=14f889bb07814706a730505d14598dbe

Develop your sketchbook skills by completing regular practise techniques. Many of these are suitable for the whole family! They are design to be quick and achievable. So even if you are on a low energy day or don’t have much time you can watch a short video and complete a quick artwork/ exercise in response. Complete a Funky Face and drop it in the community group. The sillier the better! https://www.skool.com/jarman-arts-7011/classroom/086526af

Here is my next creative boost challenge. Today we found joy in colouring in our owl together. Learn to make layers with colouring pencils and press harder for burnished effects.

I have something a little different for you this week. I have turned my Shadow Owl painting into a colouring page for you to enjoy. You can download it free from this email and print it out as many times as you like. https://gxgqjbb.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjE3MjQ3MTUsXCJsXCI6MTY1NzE5MDc4MDg5MDAwMzkxLFwiclwiOjE2NTcxOTEwODY5NjkzNDI4OX0iLCJzIjoiOGY4NGZjMmVkZjNlM2E0NyJ9