Painting a silly character in my art journal with gouache

This is the silly character painting I wrote about last week. Oh what a difference it makes to be in the right headspace when you paint. 

This painting came together so fast, and I had fun painting him because I stayed loose, and playful. I threw paint down quickly to get this guy out of my mind’s eye, and on to the page where he was begging to be released. 

When I was finished, which maybe was in 10 minutes tops, I said to myself, now THIS is how I want to paint in my art journal. I’m a realist, and know it isn’t always possible. I’m happy that I was able to pause my adult brain for a few minutes, and create this guy, tho.

It took me four years to paint like Raphael,
but a lifetime to paint like a child.
Picasso

The learning curve to get into a childlike mindset is steep, but I’m thinking if I can tap into it, so can you. I hope you leave your adult world behind, and find some time to play today. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

***

Purchase original art through me, and get free shipping. 

You can message me here. 

Other places to find me online.

***

Sign up now to get my blog posts delivered to your inbox for free.