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Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art Always Learning, Art Practice, Cornerstone, Painting Process, Artist Style, Make Art, Having An Idea, Words Of Encouragement, Creative Inspiration

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The magic of artistic experimentation - a tip to take into the studio - Tara Leaver

Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

The Touchstone 7 Day Mini Painting Series challenge - video from day one | daily artwork | creative daily practices| creative life tips | how to have a creative mind | tips for beginner artists | tips for artists inspiration | how to create artwork | how to paint | tips for becoming an artist | how to be an artist Canvas Painting Tutorials, Acrylic Painting Techniques, Watercolor Techniques, Painting Projects, Art Techniques, Watercolor Projects, Abstract Paintings, Abstract Art, Art Journal Prompts

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Watercolor Projects

Abstract Paintings

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The 7 Day Mini Painting Series Challenge :: A video of day one - Tara Leaver

The Touchstone 7 Day Mini Painting Series challenge - video from day one | daily artwork | creative daily practices| creative life tips | how to have a creative mind | tips for beginner artists | tips for artists inspiration | how to create artwork | how to paint | tips for becoming an artist | how to be an artist

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Artist Inspired II - A look at being inspired by the work of other artists without letting too much of that inspiration seep into our own work and become copying, using three examples of artists who inspire me and how I use that in my art. | copying art style | copying artists | copying artwork | don't copy art | art inspiration with meaning | art inspiration painting | art inspiration drawing Gestural Painting, Gestural Abstraction, Abstract Painting, Abstract Watercolor, Painting Art, Watercolour, Online Art Courses, Art Online, Painting Courses

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How to be inspired by other artists without copying them 4: perspective - Tara Leaver

Artist Inspired II - A look at being inspired by the work of other artists without letting too much of that inspiration seep into our own work and become copying, using three examples of artists who inspire me and how I use that in my art. | copying art style | copying artists | copying artwork | don't copy art | art inspiration with meaning | art inspiration painting | art inspiration drawing

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

I suppose it’s inevitable that committing to a daily practice of any kind is going to start throwing lessons in your face pretty quickly. There is so much it will show you about what you believe are your capabilities, your weaknesses, and your art work | daily artwork | creative daily practices| creative life tips | how to have a creative mind | tips for beginner artists | tips for artists inspiration | how to create artwork | how to paint | tips for becoming an artist | how to be an artist Daily Practices, Life Tips, Daily Art, Soft Pastel, Scape, Painting Inspiration, Tara, Inspire Me, Art Work

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what can be learned from a daily art project - Tara Leaver

I suppose it’s inevitable that committing to a daily practice of any kind is going to start throwing lessons in your face pretty quickly. There is so much it will show you about what you believe are your capabilities, your weaknesses, and your art work | daily artwork | creative daily practices| creative life tips | how to have a creative mind | tips for beginner artists | tips for artists inspiration | how to create artwork | how to paint | tips for becoming an artist | how to be an artist

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

A look at being inspired by the work of other artists without letting too much of that inspiration seep into our own work and become copying, using three examples of artists who inspire me and how I use that in my art. | copying art style | copying artists | copying artwork | don't copy art | art inspiration with meaning | art inspiration painting | art inspiration drawing Art Courses, Painting Lessons, Art Lessons, Painting Tips, Painting Tutorials, Acrylic Tutorials

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On being inspired without copying - 3 examples - Tara Leaver

A look at being inspired by the work of other artists without letting too much of that inspiration seep into our own work and become copying, using three examples of artists who inspire me and how I use that in my art. | copying art style | copying artists | copying artwork | don't copy art | art inspiration with meaning | art inspiration painting | art inspiration drawing

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Let’s have a quick chat about the ‘failed painting’ conundrum. Whatever words you use, we all know that kind of thinking leads nowhere helpful, here are seven ways to think about a painting that didn’t work out that do not include the word ‘failed’. | repurposing artwork | practising your art | reuse art work | how to reuse art | repurpose art | developing your art skills | artist tips and tricks | how to become a better artist l artist mindset | improve your artwork Sell Your Art, Repurposing, Best Artist, Artist Studio

7 new ways to think about a 'failed' painting - Tara Leaver

Let’s have a quick chat about the ‘failed painting’ conundrum. Whatever words you use, we all know that kind of thinking leads nowhere helpful, here are seven ways to think about a painting that didn’t work out that do not include the word ‘failed’. | repurposing artwork | practising your art | reuse art work | how to reuse art | repurpose art | developing your art skills | artist tips and tricks | how to become a better artist l artist mindset | improve your artwork

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art How To Find Out, Give It To Me

How To Find Out

The magic of artistic experimentation - a tip to take into the studio - Tara Leaver

Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art

The magic of artistic experimentation - a tip to take into the studio - Tara Leaver

Try making experiments a cornerstone of your practice. Why? Because experiments are: forgiving, fun and a fantastic way to find out what’s ‘yours’ as an artist. If you have an idea, and have or can create the means to try it – try it! Experimenting doesn’t have to mean inconsistency. | how to experiment with artist style | how to experiment with art | experimental artist | artist experience | artist experimentation | experiment with art | experiment art

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Three more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings. A follow up post to the original one sharing examples of how an awareness of composition guidelines can considerably strengthen your paintings. | art composition painting | art composition ideas inspiration | art composition examples | art composition reference | art composition ideas artworks | art composition tips | art composition rules | art composition ideas Composition Examples, Strong Composition, Composition Painting, Abstract Artists, Art Basics, Henri Matisse

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3 more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings - Tara Leaver

Three more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings. A follow up post to the original one sharing examples of how an awareness of composition guidelines can considerably strengthen your paintings. | art composition painting | art composition ideas inspiration | art composition examples | art composition reference | art composition ideas artworks | art composition tips | art composition rules | art composition ideas

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

You just have no idea what’s behind a piece of art unless you’re an artist yourself.And if you are an artist, it can be very comforting to know that to some degree we all have this invisible world of work behind each finished piece! | artist behind the scenes | artist behind the art | artist motivation inspiration | artist community | become an artist | how to become a better artist | artist workspace Build My Own Website, Artist Workspace, Big Leap, Under The Surface, Gallery Owner, Artist Community, Metaphor

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The unseen work of the artist - Tara Leaver

You just have no idea what’s behind a piece of art unless you’re an artist yourself.And if you are an artist, it can be very comforting to know that to some degree we all have this invisible world of work behind each finished piece! | artist behind the scenes | artist behind the art | artist motivation inspiration | artist community | become an artist | how to become a better artist | artist workspace

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Three more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings. A follow up post to the original one sharing examples of how an awareness of composition guidelines can considerably strengthen your paintings. | art composition painting | art composition ideas inspiration | art composition examples | art composition reference | art composition ideas artworks | art composition tips | art composition rules | art composition ideas Abstract Art Paintings Acrylics, Abstract Painting Techniques, Watercolour Painting, Painting Portraits

Abstract Art Paintings Acrylics

Abstract Painting Techniques

Watercolour Painting

Painting Portraits

3 more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings - Tara Leaver

Three more ways to create interesting compositions in your paintings. A follow up post to the original one sharing examples of how an awareness of composition guidelines can considerably strengthen your paintings. | art composition painting | art composition ideas inspiration | art composition examples | art composition reference | art composition ideas artworks | art composition tips | art composition rules | art composition ideas

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

One very effective way to inspire yourself when in a painting rut is to use old art to inspire new art. Here's a video demonstrating a way to do that. l how to use old art to inspire new art | how to create creativity | artist tips and tricks | where to find inspiration in art | how to get started with a new piece of art | artist studio | art tips and tricks | motivation for artists | how to get out of a creative block Painting Advice, Art And Hobby, Art Instructions, Art Tutorials

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Using old art to inspire new art - Tara Leaver

One very effective way to inspire yourself when in a painting rut is to use old art to inspire new art. Here's a video demonstrating a way to do that. l how to use old art to inspire new art | how to create creativity | artist tips and tricks | where to find inspiration in art | how to get started with a new piece of art | artist studio | art tips and tricks | motivation for artists | how to get out of a creative block

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Create a cohesive collection of original art on postcards to give or to sell with the Painted Postcards online workshop. | painting on postcards | online art courses | painting workshop art studios | online art classes | painting workshop | postcard painting watercolors | easy postcard painting | postcard watercolor painting | painting postcards | painting postcard ideas | painting ideas postcards | artwork painting postcards | postcard art Artwork Painting, Watercolor Painting, Watercolors, Postcard Art, Painting Workshop, 2d Art

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10 reasons to love the Painted Postcards online workshop - Tara Leaver

Create a cohesive collection of original art on postcards to give or to sell with the Painted Postcards online workshop. | painting on postcards | online art courses | painting workshop art studios | online art classes | painting workshop | postcard painting watercolors | easy postcard painting | postcard watercolor painting | painting postcards | painting postcard ideas | painting ideas postcards | artwork painting postcards | postcard art

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Art theory doesn't have to be difficult or boring, and it creates a good grounding for harmonious paintings. Here are 3 ways to use specific compositions. | composition art lesson | composition art tips | composition art drawing | composition art ideas artworks | composition artwork | composition art design | composition art paintings | composition art ideas | compositions paintings Abstract Landscape, Abstract Art Painting, Painting & Drawing, Art Paintings, Richard Diebenkorn, Bay Area Figurative Movement, Modern Art, Contemporary Art

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Richard Diebenkorn

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3 easy ways to create interesting compositions

Art theory doesn't have to be difficult or boring, and it creates a good grounding for harmonious paintings. Here are 3 ways to use specific compositions. | composition art lesson | composition art tips | composition art drawing | composition art ideas artworks | composition artwork | composition art design | composition art paintings | composition art ideas | compositions paintings

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration

Create a cohesive collection of original art on postcards to give or to sell with the Painted Postcards online workshop. | painting on postcards | online art courses | painting workshop art studios | online art classes | painting workshop | postcard painting watercolors | easy postcard painting | postcard watercolor painting | painting postcards | painting postcard ideas | painting ideas postcards | artwork painting postcards | postcard art

10 reasons to love the Painted Postcards online workshop - Tara Leaver

Create a cohesive collection of original art on postcards to give or to sell with the Painted Postcards online workshop. | painting on postcards | online art courses | painting workshop art studios | online art classes | painting workshop | postcard painting watercolors | easy postcard painting | postcard watercolor painting | painting postcards | painting postcard ideas | painting ideas postcards | artwork painting postcards | postcard art

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Tara Leaver | Artist + Teacher

Painting Inspiration