How to practice drawing (when you don’t feel talented)
Drawing is not a magic trick—it’s a series of steps like long division or attaching a sleeve to a dress. Anyone willing to put in the time can learn it.
Self-doubt is a vicious cycle
We deflect praise even when it’s true, but we take criticism to heart despite it being absurd. That’s especially true when it’s our jaundiced, ornery liar of a self who’s doing the speaking.
Monday Morning Art School: Simplify shapes
How do you make sense of a complicated scene? Start by sitting down and drawing.
The little things in life
Painting can take itself way too seriously. Small paintings are a place to experiment with our odd ideas.
What everyone knows
We assume others know all about our art. That’s because we’re all far more important to ourselves than we are to the general public. Most of the time, other people are not thinking about us.