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How to get better at drawing in 4 simple steps
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Hey there, Reader! First of all, I'd love to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who responded to last week's newsletter! Overall, our art community voted in favour of attending and watching livestreams on my YouTube channel. As a result, I'm happy and excited to announce that livestreaming will be coming to my YouTube channel in the near future! That being said, I need to wrap up some creative projects before I start livestreaming. As well, I need to figure out the tech such as livestreaming with two cameras, what software to use, etc. So stay tuned because I'll update you on this topic very soon! Now, let's dive into the subject of this week's newsletter... Many artists in our art community love drawing because it's a fun and relaxing hobby that brings them great joy. However, drawing can sometimes feel frustrating when you hit a plateau and you struggle to take your drawings to the next level. When that happens, the best thing to do is to troubleshoot your drawing process to figure out where you’re getting stuck. To help you break through your drawing plateau and take your drawings to new heights, I wrote a helpful new blog post titled How to Get Better at Drawing in 4 Simple Steps. In this blog post, I share practical tips on these 4 important topics:
Each point is filled with actionable steps to help you make steady and meaningful progress with your drawings.
By the time you're done reading, you'll understand where you might be having problems with your drawings and/or your drawing process. This is actually good news because with this awareness, you can make practical changes in your drawings to break through your current drawing plateau and reach a new artistic level, Reader. ACTION STEP: Read the blog post and then identify one of the steps that resonates with you. Apply the advice to your art process to start improving your drawings. Talk to you again soon, Your art instructor, Miranda P.S. Check out this brand new blog post to learn about 4 simple ways you can improve your drawings!​ ​
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​Miranda Balogh | Watercolor Art 🎨
I teach artists how to paint confidently with watercolours so you can make beautiful art that you're proud of. Sign up for my weekly newsletter where I send you fun step-by-step tutorials, helpful art advice, and positive encouragement so you can reconnect with art and express yourself through creativity. So hit subscribe to accelerate your artistic journey with me. It's time to paint and play!
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