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Messy Art Squad
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27d •
Coffee & Art Live !
‼️ Poll Dates are wrong not Aug but July!!! I can not change this is the poll. So it’s about next week not next month. Correct dates: Wed 29 July Fri 31 July Mon 3 aug ✨ Thank you so much, Anne & Sabine! I had such a lovely time painting with you both. It was so nice to simply make art together—without pressure, without expectations, just enjoying the process. For everyone who couldn’t join: our challenge was to grab a magazine and draw faces (and even bodies) from the photos. There was only one rule: It had to be ugly. 😄 Why? Because nothing holds us back more than the fear of messing up. When you give yourself permission to make something “bad,” something wonderful happens. You relax. You experiment. You learn. And, more often than not, your drawings aren’t ugly at all! That’s exactly what Messy Art is about: creating freely, practising without judgement, and remembering that art should be fun. I’d love to make these creative sessions a regular thing. I’m thinking of hosting another one next week, this time at 7:00 pm (Paris time) instead of 8:00 pm. I’d love your input: Which day works best for you? For me, Monday, Wednesday or Friday evenings are usually the easiest, but let me know what suits you. Next week’s theme: Pattern Making 🎨 All you’ll need is: - a square piece of paper (square) - a pencil, - an eraser. We’ll create beautiful patterns together from simple shapes—perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. If you joined today’s session, please share your artwork in the comments below. I’d love to see what you made in close-up! Thank you again for making this such a fun and inspiring evening. I can’t wait to do it again. See you next time! ❤️
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2 likes • 26d
@Valérie Van Kraaij Hahhaha I love this!!! ❤️❤️
1 like • 26d
The dates in the poll don’t match the days @Valérie Van Kraaij
Jun 2 •
June Challenge! 🌙 Paint Your Wildest Dream
This month we’re leaving reality behind. Flying whales? Purple apples floating through space? A café on the moon? Perfect. If you can dream it, you can paint it. Post your entries below and let’s see where our imaginations take us. 🚀🎨✨ How it works 🎨 Create as many artworks as you like throughout the month. 📸 Post your entries in the comments below this challenge. 🎭 Any medium is welcome: - Oil - Acrylic - Watercolor - Pastel - Mixed media - Digital art - Sketches 💡 Feel free to experiment, be weird, be poetic, be playful. Challenge Rules 1. All artwork must be created by you 2. You can enter as many pieces as you want. 3. Tell us a little about the dream or idea behind your artwork (optional but encouraged). 4. Have fun and encourage fellow artists along the way. 5. Invite friends that would enjoy this too. 6. Dateline 30 June. At the End of the Month 🏆 We’ll choose: 🥇 Dream Master Award 🥈 Most Original Dream 🥉 Community Favorite No prizes. Just glory, bragging rights, and a spotlight in the community. 😄 Your First Prompt Before you start painting, answer this: If there were no limits, what would your dream world look like? Now grab your brushes and start dreaming. 🌙✨
1 like • Jun 29
@Rachel Bk how beautiful, the fall asleep sketch is sooo interesting! 🤩
2 likes • Jun 30
This is hard! Its al very diverse and beautiful in it’s own way, so this is just my personal preference and the art that fits best in the theme in my opinion 🥰 🥇 @Suzy D. 🥈 @Melissa Kagie 🥉 @Renata Loos the horse
Jun 8 •
🎨 Artist Success Research Project
I’ve been wondering something… Why do some artists consistently sell their work online while others—equally talented—struggle to make sales? Instead of guessing, I’d love for us to investigate this together. The Challenge Find one or more artist who appears to be selling successfully online and share your findings below. It can be any artist: - Emerging artist - Full-time professional - Daily painter - Abstract artist - Realist artist - Digital artist - Print seller - Commission artist The goal is not to copy them. The goal is to understand:What are they doing that works? Questions to Research 1. Who is the artist? Share their website, Instagram, Etsy, Daily Paintworks, or wherever they sell. 2. What kind of art do they make? - Style - Subject matter - Medium - Price range 3. Where are they selling? - Website - Etsy - Daily Paintworks - Shopify - Galleries - Art fairs - Instagram - Other platforms 4. What seems to attract buyers? Examples: - Strong storytelling - Unique style - Consistent posting - Emotional connection - Affordable prices - High-end luxury branding - Limited editions - Commissions 5. How often do they post? - Daily? - Weekly? - Several times a day? 6. What type of content do they share? - Finished artwork - Work in progress - Studio life - Tutorials - Personal stories - Time-lapses - Collector photos - Other… 7. What can we learn from them? This is the most important question. What is one thing you think contributes to their success? For those who enjoy digging deeper: - How many followers do they have? - Do they have an email list? - Do they sell originals, prints, or both? - Do they use scarcity (“only one available”)? - Do they tell the story behind each piece? - Are they targeting collectors or casual buyers? - What emotions are they selling? Our Goal By the end of this project, we’ll hopefully identify patterns. Or maybe we’ll discover something completely unexpected.
3 likes • Jun 10
Next up @smallwhitemonster 1 million followers and what makes this analyses interesting is this is a faceless / annonymous account. I really like it 🤩 very specific style and subjects, even often the same music under their videos, without it getting boring. If I would be posting I would be like, isn’t this boring, the same videos over and over? But people like the repetitiveness. It does take a lot of finished paintings, this must be a very productive artist as most videos are reveal videos. From ChatGPT: 1. Who is the artist? smallwhitemonster is a UK-based contemporary artist from Manchester whose work combines surrealism, dark humor, nostalgia, loneliness, and dreamlike imagery. The artist describes their work as exploring the space between the ordinary and the surreal, often creating emotionally charged scenes that feel both unsettling and strangely familiar. Main Platforms - Official Website - Instagram (@smallwhitemonster) - Linktree - Patreon (linked from Linktree) 2. What kind of art do they make? Style - Surrealism - Contemporary figurative art - Dark humor - Psychological storytelling - Dreamlike / absurdist imagery Subject Matter Recurring themes include: - Solitude and isolation - Strange animals - Anthropomorphic creatures - Technology and modern life - Existential humor - Nostalgia - Quiet sadness - Absurd situations Examples: - A sheep sleeping in an unusual landscape - Rabbits, horses, snails, cats, and other animals in surreal situations - Lonely figures in vast dreamlike environments - Visual metaphors for anxiety, sadness, or modern life Medium - Traditional hand-painted artwork - Acrylic and mixed media appear to be commonly used - Original paintings - Archival giclée fine art prints Price Range Prints - Approximately £46–£58+ for standard editions. Originals - Frequently priced around £1,600–£2,300. - Most originals sell out. 3. Where are they selling? Website Primary sales channel:
1 like • Jun 12
@Valérie Van Kraaij I think she mentioned this is gouache 😁
Jun 10 •
I need to postpone our Coffee Hour by one week.
Hi everyone, Unfortunately, my daughter and I are currently at the hospital after an accident. It looks like her knee will likely need stitches, so she will be staying home from school this week while she recovers. Because of this, I need to postpone our Coffee Hour by one week. My sincere apologies to anyone who had arranged time off or adjusted their schedule to attend. Thank you so much for your understanding and patience. I’ll keep you updated and look forward to seeing you all next week. Thank you for your support. ❤️ Valérie
1 like • Jun 10
Oh no I hope your daughter recovers soon 🍀
May 16 •
Balancing life
How are my fellow mums balancing life and making room for art? Any tips? I'm finding that I'm getting tired and burnt out if I leave it until the evening when the kids are in bed, they're still young 8 and 5 years old. Do you carry a sketchbook with you perhaps and do smaller sessions 15-30mins? Would love to hear!
1 like • Jun 10
@Rachel Bk these are so good!!!💪
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