by Fiona Valentine

The Artist's Creative Process was a mystery to me when I first began painting.  Once the pieces fell into place, I felt empowered to bring my ideas to life!  In this blog post, I outline some important pieces to build a process you love that really works.  

Painting begins long before you pick up a brush.  Taking time to cultivate inspiration, gather references  and  design a strong composition  are essential  and enjoyable parts of the process.

I’m confident  all of us have enough creativity and talent.  What we need are good training, practice and a creative process we enjoy.

So, let's dive in!

by Fiona Valentine 

​If you want to make great art, then getting a handle on design & composition is essential!  In this blog post I"m sharing three secrets to better design and composition.  ​You might be surprised - it's not what you think.