11 quick ways to improve your art (Get great results)


Hey there, Reader!

Do you ever feel like your art journey is progressing at a snail's pace? If so, don't worry because it's normal to feel this way sometimes.

That being said, what if I told you there are ways to improve your art skills more quickly and with greater ease?

You can learn how to develop your painting and drawing skills in only a matter of months, if not weeks, by using effective strategies.

For this reason, I'd like to share with you some of the most useful strategies that've helped me level up my art skills.

  1. ๐ŸŽจ Practice your art skills consistently in order to build muscle memory in your hands and refine your skills. If you respect the Law of Repetition, you'll be greatly rewarded!
  2. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ Develop your art style by studying your favourite artists. By doing so, you can borrow elements from their styles and combine them to create your own unique art style.
  3. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Learn from reference photos or draw from life so that you understand the correct form, proportions, and lighting of the subject matter you're referencing.
  4. ๐Ÿ”ต Break complex forms down into simple shapes so that it's easier for your to render an artwork with ease and accuracy.
  5. โœ๏ธ Draw and paint loosely for optimal results so that your artwork flows and looks organic rather than stiff.

To learn about 6 more ways to improve your art, check out my popular blog post titled 11 Quick Ways to Improve Your Art (Get Great Results).โ€‹

In this well-loved blog post, you learn about 11 effective strategies that will help you:

  • ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Make simple changes to your daily art routine so that you improve your art skills steadily and easily
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Improve your art style so that it becomes more unique and authentic
  • ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Identify your weakest art skills so that you understand which skills you need to work on

By the time youโ€™re done reading, youโ€™ll be ready to implement a few of these strategies and create better art with more ease.

ACTION STEP: Click the purple button above and read the blog post. Choose 1 - 3 strategies that appeal to you the most, and then apply them to your creative process today, Reader.

Talk to you again soon,

Your art instructor,

Miranda

P.S. Check out this helpful blog post to learn about 11 quick ways you can improve your art and get great results!โ€‹

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Miranda Balogh

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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