by Fiona Valentine

Want to know the best way to find your unique artistic style as an artist?  Be yourself.  I know. Rocket science, right? Sometimes, we forget to pay attention to the obvious.  In this blog post I’ll show you how to look for simple clues on YOUR unique style.

Getting to really know ourselves is a life long journey.  It can be really meaningful  to take some time out and take a good look at where you’ve been, who you are and how that contributes to the art you want to make.  So, let’s have some fun with this!

You might need a cup of tea and a notebook.   This article isn't that long, but be warned, you may find yourself staring out the window lost in thought.  Are you ready?

by Fiona Valentine

​You are super busy, I get it.  Want to learn how to paint MORE in the midst of all that busy and shorten your learning curve?  I have a simple solution! Learn to Love Your Limits.  It works equally well if you want to learn to draw.  What do I mean?  Read on friend and you’ll breathe a sigh of relief at the simplicity here.

by Fiona Valentine

Want to live a more creative life? Here are my Top Reasons for Making Creative Space so you can cultivate creative inspiration and start living the creative life you’ve dreamed of.

If you ever feel  you are too busy for creativity  or that  there is something self indulgent about making time to be creative, here are some excellent reasons WHY your creativity really matters.

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.

​by FionaValentine | Drawing

Interested in drawing?  It is absolutely possible to learn to draw beautifully!  Like learning to drive a car or learning to read – if you have the desire, someone to teach you and you practice what you learn, you’ll get it.

In this post, I’m going to show you step by step how to learn to draw, even if you are a complete beginner.  Even if you can’t draw stick figures!
 
There is no ONE way to draw.  Or paint.  There are many ways, many styles.  I like to draw realistically, using techniques developed in the 19th century to overcome problems that every artist has to overcome.  I’ve adapted these techniques for people who have little time and want to move ahead more quickly.  

​So, let's talk drawing.

by Fiona Valentine | Colour Theory

by Fiona Valentine

Here are three easy steps to help you conquer colour theory and move towards confidence with colour.

Having a clear colour language makes all the difference to understanding colour theory.  Understanding means you can plan paintings with gorgeous colour, mix the right colour easily and get the results you want.

Once you understand colour theory’s basic terms, you can take the next step and learn to mix hundreds of colours with just 8 tubes of paint.

Let's get started!
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