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Messy Art Squad

263 members • $5/month

20 contributions to Messy Art Squad
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1 like • 28d
@Gina DeMarco It's cool, right? I only discovered it myself a couple of years ago. Before the I liked pen and ink drawing but this is like an extension of that with extra levels
1 like • 23d
@Gina DeMarco Patti 👌💓
🎨 July Challenge: 30 Brush Strokes
(Please put the paintings you make in 30 brush strokes under this post. ❤️) Ready to loosen up, paint more confidently, and stop overthinking every brushstroke? Welcome to the 30 Brush Strokes Challenge! For the next 30 days, you’ll create small paintings using no more than 30 brush strokes. That’s it. No perfect paintings. No endless tweaking. No pressure. Just 30 intentional marks. Why this challenge? Many artists improve by painting more. But you’ll often improve even faster by painting with limitations. When you only have 30 brush strokes, you can’t overwork your painting. You learn to: - paint with confidence instead of hesitation - simplify what you see - make stronger decisions - let go of perfectionism - trust your instincts - finish what you start You’ll probably be surprised by how much your paintings improve after just a few weeks. The rules 🖌️ Maximum 30 brush strokes per painting. 📏 Keep it small (A6, A5, postcard size… whatever feels easy.) ⏱️ Spend around 5–15 minutes on each painting. 🎨 Use any medium you like. 📸 Share your paintings in the group whenever you’d like. Need ideas? Paint whatever inspires you! For example: - fruit - flowers - birds - pets - landscapes - your morning coffee - your favorite mug - vegetables - mushrooms - trees - people - houses - clouds - seashells - a toy - your paint brushes - something from your garden - something completely from your imagination Missed a day? No worries. This isn’t about having a perfect streak. Life happens. Skip a day if you need to, then simply continue the next day. Progress is built over time—not by being perfect. One more thing… This is not a competition. There are no winners. No prizes. No judging. The only person you’re challenging is yourself. At the end of the month, you’ll have a collection of small paintings that show your growth—and that’s the real reward. Who’s joining? 🎉 For inspiration a link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaQo8uaRsYW/
🎨 July Challenge: 30 Brush Strokes
2 likes • 29d
@Jaye Brunner you can really see a progression over these days. And I know the highway one was more than 30 strokes but those fields are worth it 👌
1 like • 28d
@Michelle Hediger great idea and even greater results
Challenge! Show Up & Create
Most artists don’t fail because of talent. They disappear. So let’s fix that. New challenge: Show Up & Create → 3x per week→ for 30 days→ post whatever you made (finished or messy) Rules: - No perfection - No overthinking - Just proof you showed up - Miss a day? Don’t quit. Just continue. This is about becoming someone who creates. Not someone who waits. I’m in too. Who’s joining?
Challenge! Show Up & Create
1 like • Jul 9
@Valérie Van Kraaij NICE!!! Looks just like a french holiday to me
1 like • 28d
@Emma Andrews beautiful work. I prefer your picture to the photo!
☕ Let’s plan our next Coffee Break
Our last Coffee Break was so much fun. It was wonderful to finally meet some of you, chat about art, share ideas, and simply spend time together. I’d love to make it a regular event—but I’d like to plan it around your schedule. Would 8:00 PM (Paris time) work for you? Or would another time be better? And what day do you prefer? 🗓️ Weekday or weekend? I’d also love to hear what you would enjoy doing during our Coffee Breaks. Should we: 🎨 Paint together? 📚 Follow a short lesson or mini course? 🖌️ Work on our own projects while chatting? ☕ Simply grab a coffee and get to know each other? 💬 Talk about art, creativity, and the challenges we’re facing? ✨ Or something completely different? The goal is to build a friendly community where we can inspire, encourage, and learn from one another. Leave a comment and let me know: • Your country (I’m curious where everyone is joining from!) • Your preferred day • Your preferred time • And what kind of Coffee Break you’d enjoy most. Hopefully we can get an even bigger group together this time. I can’t wait to see you all! ❤️
☕ Let’s plan our next Coffee Break
3 likes • 29d
@Valérie Van Kraaij Great. I'll connect from France! I might try and get my Mum to join too. She's just discovered that she likes making art after a lifetime of saying she would be useless so what's the point in trying. She has taken her oil pastels on holiday so we'll see if Incan coax her along...
1 like • 29d
@Rachel Bk it's the absolute best. She keeps 'sneaking off to craft' as she calls it and my Dad is complaining he doesnt see her any more. It's wonderful
Help Each Other by Engaging on Instagram
Hi there! 😊 As an artist with a small Instagram account, I’ve found it really lovely to have a group of supportive and engaging followers. I’ve even noticed that strangers, mostly other artists, sometimes cheer louder than friends and family 🤪 Personally, my goal right now isn’t to grow a huge following (my profile has actually been private for a while), but I do really enjoy meaningful engagement and supporting others as well 😊 That’s why I’d love to invite you to drop your Instagram (name or link) below so we can follow each other, engage, and support one another 😊🙌 Mine is https://www.instagram.com/lizaglorius.art?igsh=MW5qZWk4eG1xNDlxNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Help Each Other by Engaging on Instagram
1 like • 29d
@Monique Sheehan Followed. Nice work! I love the green one (cut 3 ways) especially
0 likes • 29d
@Monique Sheehan I think you found me!
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Kathryn Smith
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@kathryn-smith-4060
Hello! I'm Kat. Originally from England but living in Granada, Spain for the last 8 years. I love printmaking, clay, drawing and painting.

Active 18d ago
Joined Apr 14, 2026