My routine, tips for making it stick, and every supply in my dining room setup, plus a little encouragement for creating a daily art practice of your own.
So true Michael! I was so good at sketching every day while we were away in Italy, with nothing else to distract me. Life has a habit of encroaching on art time if you don't make a specific time for it. Love all your tips here and the gorgeous sketches as always 💚
Thank you, Michael! I love this idea of having a few sketching supplies in a little basket nearby and ready to go. I’m going to set some up today. I was wondering if you ever sketch or paint on Procreate? I took a class by Anne Ward on painting in Procreate, and it has really helped me be more creative. I find that I’m more motivated to paint the flowers on my deck or even at a coffee shop when I don’t have to bring all my supplies outside and especially in public because I always feel shy about that. Procreate is basically a little art studio on your iPad.
Oh, I love Anne!!! She’s so kind. I don't mind Procreate. (I actually prefer ArtRage.) But it’s just not something I tend to reach for. I’m on a screen way too much so I want ways to get away from them. But I’ve seen folks do amazing work with them. Do you know teddiparkerart on Instagram? She does amazing work with ArtRage.
Michael, your posts are the ones I look forward to more than any others. I had no idea there were daily Substack Notes for subscribers. Should I get a notification or am I supposed to know to go there? Ha! I'm a little slow on all the substack stuff. I love your inspiration for artists. I've been following you for years to see all your home decorating inspiration and great recipes, but the art really touches my soul. I am going to copy your setup. I have everything I need, except the pen. But I have pens, just not ink variety. I may decide to get one of those because they do impart a certian feel to the work. Thank you!!
It can be confusing. So, you can subscribe to Paint and Paper with an email address. That is like a blog here on Substack. Long form articles. You’ll get an email every time I post an article.
Substack also has a feed. More like social media. It’s where I post quick little things. A picture, a link, what I’m working on. Quick. Short. You don’t get emails for this. It’s kind of something you need to scroll and check. Like social media.
You are so right! Since I started painting on my kitchen table (I use a corner of it), every morning I sit down with my coffee and start painting. My sketchbook is left open on a blank page, all is set to start: paintbrush, small palette with 2-3 colours, a jar with clean water. It works!
Sketching with a pen changed my world. No more erasing; my sketching becomes looser and more free. I didn’t reach for perfection as much as gesture and feel of the subject. Watercolor is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing your idea and experience!
I love your gouache flowers 💐! I have same set as you show in the picture, need to use it for quick paintings like you do! Thanks so much!
Thank you Laura!!
So true Michael! I was so good at sketching every day while we were away in Italy, with nothing else to distract me. Life has a habit of encroaching on art time if you don't make a specific time for it. Love all your tips here and the gorgeous sketches as always 💚
yes! So true!
Thank you, Michael! I love this idea of having a few sketching supplies in a little basket nearby and ready to go. I’m going to set some up today. I was wondering if you ever sketch or paint on Procreate? I took a class by Anne Ward on painting in Procreate, and it has really helped me be more creative. I find that I’m more motivated to paint the flowers on my deck or even at a coffee shop when I don’t have to bring all my supplies outside and especially in public because I always feel shy about that. Procreate is basically a little art studio on your iPad.
Oh, I love Anne!!! She’s so kind. I don't mind Procreate. (I actually prefer ArtRage.) But it’s just not something I tend to reach for. I’m on a screen way too much so I want ways to get away from them. But I’ve seen folks do amazing work with them. Do you know teddiparkerart on Instagram? She does amazing work with ArtRage.
Yes, I love her art! I sometimes use the Sketchbook app but I’ve never heard of ArtRage so I will check it out! Thanks again for sharing!
Love this idea so much and I think I'll let the whole family know they're welcome to paint too.
YES!! Smart idea.
I did it! I'm all set up. Right off the kitchen. Thanks Michael! You make such a difference in this world. xo
Beyond excited for you!!
Michael- thank you for making art seem so accessible to a true novice. It is like you can see inside my brain 😂🙏
It really is! You’ve got this!
Love the colors you chose. I just took a class in the Neo Crayons. Looks like fun!
A class!? What a great idea! I’m sure that was so helpful.
Yes, what class with Neos?
Indigobee.academy click on classes.
Michael, your posts are the ones I look forward to more than any others. I had no idea there were daily Substack Notes for subscribers. Should I get a notification or am I supposed to know to go there? Ha! I'm a little slow on all the substack stuff. I love your inspiration for artists. I've been following you for years to see all your home decorating inspiration and great recipes, but the art really touches my soul. I am going to copy your setup. I have everything I need, except the pen. But I have pens, just not ink variety. I may decide to get one of those because they do impart a certian feel to the work. Thank you!!
It can be confusing. So, you can subscribe to Paint and Paper with an email address. That is like a blog here on Substack. Long form articles. You’ll get an email every time I post an article.
https://paintandpaper.substack.com
Substack also has a feed. More like social media. It’s where I post quick little things. A picture, a link, what I’m working on. Quick. Short. You don’t get emails for this. It’s kind of something you need to scroll and check. Like social media.
https://substack.com/@wurmjr
You are so right! Since I started painting on my kitchen table (I use a corner of it), every morning I sit down with my coffee and start painting. My sketchbook is left open on a blank page, all is set to start: paintbrush, small palette with 2-3 colours, a jar with clean water. It works!
Sketching with a pen changed my world. No more erasing; my sketching becomes looser and more free. I didn’t reach for perfection as much as gesture and feel of the subject. Watercolor is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing your idea and experience!
Spot on for where I’m headed … thanks so much for your generous encouragement and suggestions !!!