Art can be very therapeutic, and has helped many people deal with depression, anxiety and stress. For me, painting was a way out of burnout and career crisis, and in this video I share my thoughts and tips on how to design a therapeutic art practice for yourself. How to transition away from perfectionism and the "improve, perform, succeed" mindset that holds so many of us back. And how to make your art practice a form of self-care.

I'll also show you the process of one of my recent commissions - a watercolor blue tit. 💙😌

Learn the basics of watercolor in a playful, relaxing, and non-intimidating way, with my course "Watercolor For Absolute Beginners": [ Ссылка ]

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TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - How I discovered art as a healing tool
02:44 - The "perform and improve" approach to art vs. the therapeutic approach
04:15 - You have value, regardless of talent, performance or success + the importance of "wasting time"
05:18 - How to enjoy something we're bad at + what "improving" really means
07:19 - How to design a space for + ritual around your art practice
09:44 - The pitfalls of sharing your art online + the importance of having a safe space as an artist


ABOUT

Hi, I’m Louise: an artist, writer & creative solopreneur from Sweden. As a multi-passionate creative, I have spent my entire adult life avoiding traditional employment and instead making a living off of my art.
On this channel, I talk about everything I've learned along the way: About art making, creativity, mental health, and making a living as a creative. Dealing with perfectionism, fears, and overwhelm. Staying sane and productive among stress and distractions. And much more.


LEARN WITH ME

Pencil Sketching for Beginner Artists - A simple, stress-free roadmap to radically improve your sketching skills. In weeks, not years: [ Ссылка ]

Portrait Drawing for Beginners -
Learn how to draw any face you want, quickly, accurately, and in your own style: [ Ссылка ]

Watercolor For Absolute Beginners - Learn the basics of watercolor in a playful, relaxing, and non-intimidating way: [ Ссылка ]

Watercolor Birds - Learn all of my tips and tricks for painting birds in watercolor: [ Ссылка ]


SHOP MY ART

Fine art prints: [ Ссылка ]
Canvas prints: [ Ссылка ]
Originals: [ Ссылка ]


MUSIC

All music is from Epidemic Sound.

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