Always learning new things while working for ACI. Editing is a process but it’s fun 😏 gradually getting better which is nice to see! The struggle is real because I watched another YouTube video to show me how to blur. Do you all do this too?! Anyways headache gone, some work done, time to get some air! 🚀

Here’s the second part of lesson 1 which I did yesterday and once again tried twice since I wasn’t satisfied with the first one. Today, I’ll try to continue lesson 1 but on a bigger sketchbook! I think by limiting my space could be a reason I tried it twice. I interpreted the Negative space study VERY differently! I don’t know if it’s because I’m more of a beginner in the sense of no classes but just drawing what I want. Once again no reference photos but this was an ivy plant in a glass vase. The leaves were coming down to the right. I thought with negative space it is the area in the spaces of the leaves or vines. Next time, I’ll try it as around a whole object.

I’ve started the blind study and it’s been hard! I’ve never thought to draw in one continuous line and without looking. I realized why it was suggested to cover the sketchbook with something because I was continuously glancing at the page. I never knew! I’m not an experienced artist but it was fun and challenging! I think with more practice it’ll get better. I did try twice in one day because I wasn’t satisfied. Also, I forgot to take reference pictures 🤣

Some weeks I feel overwhelmed by having work and an art business! Feels like there’s never enough time in the week! What is everyone’s best practices for time management and how do you deal with the stress of the week?

Hey everyone! My name is Chris! I specialize in mixed media and love water colors! I love making miniature paintings and art neuvou inspired illustrations! I look forward to getting to know everyone and share our art experiences!