9 Lessons I wish someone told me about being self-taught 🔹 Artwork tour from 2016 to 2022 🔹

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[@brushmovement]

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[@ThatPaintingLass]

Jillian I know this is 6 months old but I just found you through Kristy Rice and have been watching a bunch of your videos. I want to apologize because this turned out so long. I understand if you never reply. This video brought me to tears in the sweetest way, you talked about how we are worth the cost of the supplies to really get a feel for the medium and to not be held back thinking we aren’t getting it when it’s really our supplies. That one just floored me. For 2.5 years I have exclusively been painting with watercolor. My first paints had mold in the tubes, my next set and the color mixing course that I paid for really only taught me how to mix a good neutral brown and black. The rest of the course was all about how this curated set of paints are the perfect rainbow and you can mix them all together just play… it took me a year and a half to get a cotman set I still use. My brushes fell apart before I replaced a few and the only reason I dared to try cotton paper is because I found Boahung on temu and I ate ramen for weeks to afford that. I am in a huge financial constraint and I have always fought that’s what held me back from trying other things. But it wasn’t until you said that we are worth it to get the good stuff that I stopped feeling guilty about the couple of good things I do have and they aren’t even close to the best things I could have. Anyway I just really wanted to say thank you because now I’m going to make a wish list. One that will have a money jar to put the extras into and I will be getting myself upgrades as soon as I can afford it because I AM WORTH IT. THANK YOU. -Livia

[@cathydecker4410]

I’m loving the privilege of hearing about your journey. It resonates with me that it’s our own journey, it’s up to us, as individuals, to decide what that looks like. You bring joy to my day!

[@brushmovement]

Hi Cathy! I feel privileged that you have also spent your time listening to my story here! Glad that you can resonate and you are right that each journey is so unique and individual!

[@Bees123Knees]

That is exactly what held me back. My lack of an art education.

[@brushmovement]

We have so many things that held us back! Hope this releases u and u now can make ur own choices

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I love you being so honest and telling your history of your life and this makes me feel better.❤

[@juststartingover2735]

“Content Overwhelm” this describes how I feel about all the directions we can choose when using KZbin tutorials..too many choices, no focus.

[@samawhidden]

Content overwhelm is something that keeps me from creating often. I follow so many wonderful creators on KZbin and Instagram and will start my day looking at their content and by the time I make it into my studio I feel like “why bother creating someone else has already done it” or “there’s no way I’ll be as good as them “ it’s something I’ve been trying to overcome, to tell myself no one has done what I will do because I’m me. We can all paint a fish and every single painting will be unique ❤ Also may I ask how you made those tea cups? I want to do that too! 😂 ❤

[@brushmovement]

I hear youbecause whatever you are telling yourself - I have said the same thing to myself before too. Originality is about YOU and not about others - its a real reframe and that mindset takes time. Also those tea cups are a commissioned project with crabtree and evelyn!

[@robbinbaughman1048]

Thank you , I needed to hear your words of encouragement plus see your growth. I to have watched many tutorials, bought the books and feel like a failure when my skill does not produce what the artist did. I am going to challenge myself to practice real life and not aim for perfection. Please keep up your encouraging content.🌻

[@brushmovement]

Hey Robbin :) I am glad that you went through this video and I know the feeling of wanting to prepare and really get all your ducks in a row before doing the work - I felt that way too. And funny enough sketch books actually opened me up to more adventure and play :)

[@helenFairer-xl7pw]

So beautiful Jillian. Not just your artwork, but you and your whole message. Bless you. (And congratulations on the stunning cups & saucers for C&E. They were lucky to have you :) xxx

[@Linda-kh6rl]

You make me feel so good at peace.AMEN I LOVE ❤YOUR VOICE AN YOU OR SO KIND❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank u Linda!!!!

[@kristayaskolskie7503]

Your art is beautiful, your voice is soothing, and your attitude and insights are truly inspiring 👩‍🎨❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank u so much!!

[@love2create62]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and your wisdom with us! In order for us to enjoy ourselves we have to do what makes us happy! I'm glad to hear you are content with your paintings now, because I think it was all breathtakingly beautiful! You are extremely talented!!

[@brushmovement]

I am so glad you are here and honestly thankful that u watched the journey unfold with me! I hope that you do what brings u joy too!!

[@lsovik5487]

I can resonate with EVERY THING you spoke about. It was wonderful hearing about your journey. I love the tea cups and would love to hear your story about how that commission came about!

[@brushmovement]

Those cups are really my favorite of commissioned work. And thank you for staying tuned

[@cherie_colours]

Many thanks for your openness Jillian. I resonated on some level with ALL of your points. The creative person is on a JOURNEY. Your art is your journey. Your art is the product of your personal artistic growth on your journey. It took me awhile to realise too. We are not robots making a product. 🤖 We would never be satisfied being a cookie cutter 😜 (darn it, it would make life easier in some ways!) I've not produced the same quantity of art in the same time frame as you, nor attempted to sell or sold any piece's. I've sold greeting cards to friend's who love them. (they wanted to give me money).... Yea I'm not gonna compare journey's here. I'm just happy to be on the art journey 😊 (as painful as it can be sometimes). You Tube has really helped crack open that dormant seed within!! 🌻 I love your style and you're a clever girl. It's a helpful combo being a psychologist and artist! 👍🏻👏

[@brushmovement]

I enjoyed reading your reflection from this video. I have learnt a point or 2 from you too. thank you for being here Cherie!

[@marybuchanan2443]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I love your work .but these words are what resonated. I watch too many tutorials, I don’t trust my own instincts. This was a light bulb moment for me. Thank you.

[@brushmovement]

Thank u for being here Mary! Actually I m running a retreat now all about this topic of learning to trust our own artistic voice and maybe its something for you - it's free www.brushmovement.com/f/brushandbloomretreat The live sessions have ended but you can access all the replays!

[@kimberleykruimer6573]

Thank you. Please be yourself your art is so beautiful!! I struggle to find my own style

[@brushmovement]

Thank u so much! Well... to me a style is a journey so keep goingA

[@NancyLewisvideos]

Thank you for sharing. I am new, self taught in watercolor, struggling with many of the things you mentioned. It has helped me to look more for what I am and not others. Yes I always have in my mind how I can paint this and how it will come out, but usually it doesn't go that way. It's hard to deal with that. Again Thank you from Nancy in VA, USA

[@brushmovement]

You are so welcome Nancy! I am glad you could relate and also I wish you the best in your journey :) U really never know what would come of it. I never knew I was going to teach and do this full time! ;) Enjoy where you are at!

[@Tammykaye]

I enjoyed hearing about your story friend! And your artworks is just so gorgeous! It was fun to see them all in one place. Carry on!

[@brushmovement]

Hey Tammy! I am so happy to see you here! Glad you love the art! I can only imagine more and better in time ;)

[@CarolinaCarolina-ph9mx]

Your lettering is gorgeous, and looks like art all by itself. No one would mistake my letters for fine art. 😆 Yes, your following for particular videos may drop when you do ones on calligraphy if your base audience is flower painters, but you won't lose your flower painter audience, they will just wait for another flower video - and you may encourage some of them to do calligraphy. I've never dropped a KZbinr because all their content isn't what I want, I just find the videos I like. Calligraphy people will find you, too. You can do both. 😊 As you flipped through your sketchbooks, it looks like you definitely made a big jump in your art in 2019 to where it became looser, or maybe that was 2017? The sketchbooks weren't displayed by year, so I am not sure. However, I am certain that it is all beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 🥰

[@superceara3497]

The part that was really inspiring for me was when you talked about taking a 4 year break to focus on your family, only to come back to painting with more confidence and knowledge of where you wanted to take your art journey. I started learning watercolor in 2016, but stopped in 2019 when I had 2 toddlers and family life became very exhausting. I've just started picking up my brush again but have been lost in thoughts of "Where would I be now in my art journey if I hadn't stopped painting?" And it has really been stealing my joy! Seeing your similar journey is very inspiring so thank you for this! ❤

[@brushmovement]

First off - YAY for picking up your brush again! I know family life can be exhausting. I still have 1 toddler in tow.. haha I know she will eventually grow and I like the flexibility of being here with her right now. All of my videos are literally filmed during her naps (thats if she naps...) I have also the same kind of thoughts around where I could have been. AND while its alright to engage in those thoughts - I also feel its good to find the other end which is "I AM BACK..." and then go from there :) I hope your journey starts to move at the pace that you deserve! Thank you for being here and sharing your experience! You aren't alone :)

[@barbaraalexander2005]

You are an inspiration Jillian, so lovely and honest. I have just found you on you tube ! Fantastic! Thankyou so much, I will enjoy following you.

[@brushmovement]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked this video and YAY for finding me in the sea of LOTS of videos! :)

[@Linda-kh6rl]

You or outstanding at your ARTWORK AN YOU ART IS BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank u so much Linda!!!

[@lindahealey6992]

I had a dear friend who was a wonderful artist-she drew, painted, and created unique artwork all her life. And yet, she was conflicted about calling herself an artist until the end of her life. When I mention or even think about myself as an artist-without conflict, as I’m comfortable in my own identity-I wish she’d realized the same. What seems a natural thing to me was something she felt was an impossible and even dishonest claim for herself.

[@SabrinasTwistofColor]

Jillian, I've been watching you since you started your channel...and wow I think all of your artwork is GORGEOUS...you have a natural talent. Thank you for sharing...this has been inspiring for me.

[@brushmovement]

Hi Sabrina - hope this isnt too late. I appreciate you being here from the start and watching my channel slowly grow. Thank you for appreciating my art!

[@janetm8902]

I love what you create and I really appreciate your outlook - these sentiments are truly honest! Thank you for inspiring me!

[@brushmovement]

So happy u r here and thankful u enjoyed this!!

[@coletteadcock]

You Give me hope! I have a new interest in fountain pen writing and watercolors. So relate to your story! Thank you for sharing.

[@brushmovement]

Enjoy ur new journey! It's an adventure worth taking!

[@jlm517rocks]

took notes the entire PhD level discourse...confirming & validating each point reminded me in an odd way of the grief process, that in making progress, ii/ we learn to release our hold on ideas we've outgrown, even if our current sphere of contacts is content w/less...Ty x 70 for sharing jillian...every point resonates, & reminds me change is the norm, & to flow with the Go of higher awareness rather go with the flow of the world, no matter how magnetic it appears.

[@elviamunguia8397]

Oh dearest! I love you more, you’re such a genuine being, it got me hard when you talked about buying all kind of things before you figured out that the problem wasn’t what you were doing… etc. Congratulations on you new journey! I can see you going far! ❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank you so much for being here! I honestly feel humbled that you listen into my story and also can relate to some of it!

[@elviamunguia8397]

@@brushmovement awe! I’m following you and I love your story! You’re such an inspiration, keep it up! ❤️

[@whodat4124]

THANK YOU for this video! I resonate with everything you mentioned. I listened to every word. I too am a self taught artist growing everyday. I have been challenged everyday since moving from science to art with insecurity, imposter syndrome and people pleasing. I am very confident in my scientific skills and identification with being a researcher. Moving into art (my family is made up of artists) really challenged me first on an identity level. Oh my the ups and downs I've had navigating social media...whew. I use watercolors in my work but am a botanical paper artist and I am finding really I am a mixed media artist that creates mostly botanical. You are correct with overwhelm of "data input" of styles, techniques, instructors, how to monetize etc. Take care and thanks again!

[@brushmovement]

You are clearly so insightful and very aware of your own internal world. With qualities like these I can imagine you would progress and learn so much about the art and yourself :)

[@whodat4124]

@@brushmovement Thank you for your lovely reply! Take care!

[@HeatherCammarata-fz2yx]

Jillian, thank you for this video! I saw so much of myself in it.

[@brushmovement]

Thank you Heather for being here and also being able to relate. I am glad we get to connect here!

[@momomarie]

Your work is simply lovely. Thank you for sharing the beauty you create.

[@Grace-nq4bh]

I love this! I am just starting my watercolor journey and feel so comforted and inspired by hearing your process😊

[@brushmovement]

The best time u r in right now! The excitement is just so amazing when starting and also the overpowering kindness u have on ur art because its a new skill.. :) enjoy it!! Embrace it :)

[@lindanash904]

Thank you for the excellent video. I started oil painting about 20 years ago and I was getting pretty good at it. But one day, I had a couple of people tell me I should have done it this way or that way. I really felt unworthy with those remarks and gave up and didn't pick up a brush again. Now I have developed confidence and don't care what other people say. I have now picked up my brush again and thanks to you and Emma, I am trying watercolor. I get what you are saying and thank you for showing your vulnerabilities. Love your video's, I am looking forward to learning and just enjoying doing this for myself. Take care.

[@sheilacym]

I really loved this video, Jillian. This is the first time I have visited your channel, being led here after watching a video today by Emma Jane Lefebvre who mentioned your name and talked about the brush techniques she had learned from you . I have since seen that the two of you have done some lovely collaborations together. All of what you have said in this video is so very true and I could relate to many of the points that you have made. You remind me of Crystal Tan, who has also removed herself from much of social media. I look forward to watching your videos and wish you every success ! All the very best to you, Sheila 🤗🤗

[@olgat.155]

We need more of these videos! ❤

[@brushmovement]

Naww u r the sweetest and I love such videos too! I plan to do my first sketchbook tour soon!

[@suegraves3492]

Great video. So much useful content-- I have a similar style which is probably why I am drawn to your channel. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences here, very heartfelt and I can relate to all of it.❤

[@sueharper1976]

My friend, who subscribes to you, sent me this video thinking that I was in a place where it would help me. OMG, it really did. Gave me so much food for thought, I resonated with so many of your points. I'm still thinking it through after several days. Meantime, I have a friend and we’ve been painting together for just one year. So we experience similar but different problems with our painting journey, so I sent your video to her. She just rung to tell me how happy she is after watching it. She thought all night long about what is it she likes painting and why. She made a list of pros and cons about her painting and was able to make a clear and happy decision about how to move forward. She feels like she’s had a ton weight lifted off her shoulders, that you’ve let her see that she doesn’t have to push herself to paint in a way she doesn’t think is successful for her. I’m so happy, for myself, for my friend, for the friend who sent me your video, and for you, for sharing all that knowledge with us. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@brushmovement]

This makes me so happy.. the impact that my video had on your practice. Your friend and you are also so reflective and it helps you move along in your journey. It really isn't easy being self taught but also a very meaningful journey. I wish you both the best and also that you continue to support one another. The feeling of having someone else to relate to you can elevate your own practice ✨️ 🙂

[@elenabianco2963]

Thank you for sharing! I used to think being a perfectionist was a favorable characteristic until I learned that it was making me feel like a failure. I’ve also learned how important high quality cotton paper makes a huge difference!

[@brushmovement]

100% cotton paper is a game changer. Perfectionism definitely was all about the anxiety I was feeling inside and the fear of not getting things right. I thought it was a favorable characteristic too. Thinking that it would get me far...

[@stephanie6994]

Thank you for sharing your journey 🌻

[@seanoralopes4917]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. So much of what you shared resonates. This was so insightful and encouraging on so many levels. It didn't occur to me that some of the tutorials I watched wasn't for my level until you mentioned that. I also, recently learned about the importance of using 100% cotton paper. I'm certain I will have to re-watch this again.

[@brushmovement]

You are so welcome. I am glad you found it insightful! and YES 100% cotton paper!

[@tinachute2782]

Thank you for this video. I needed to hear this.

[@debraalexander9069]

Thanks for sharing Your work. It is gorgeous.

[@brushmovement]

Thanks for being here

[@KarenRivkaKaufmannTzuriel]

אני מעריכה מאד את האומץ שלך להמשיך בדרך ולחפש את הביטוי הכי מדוייק שלך. אני שמחה שמצאת את מי שאת, כי העולם לא צריך עותקים של אחרים. העולם צריך אותך אוטנטית! כי אין עוד אדם כמוך בכל העולם כולו!!!

[@cghennig4380]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I have only just started water color painting this year and love all your work. This video was so very encouraging to keep going and not compare my work to others.

[@brushmovement]

You are so welcome! You are in the best time - the beginning! I cannot wait to see your journey unfold too!

[@pamvance7378]

Your lettering is beautiful. I’d love to learn that style

[@brushmovement]

Thank you! I was thinking about doing a lesson on brush lettering sometime!

[@katherinelazo5913]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It's a great eye-opening for me and very relatable. I love how you started with calligraphy and moved on to watercolor. I love your progress so much and how you include your family stories and value them first. Much love, Katherine

[@brushmovement]

Hey Katherine so lovely to see u here! I enjoyed seeing ur paintings. Thanks for listening in too!! And yes I still love calligraphy too actually!

[@danielboon1639]

Inspiring! Love it!❤

[@mariaguillerminaayrolo1480]

What an amazing journey! I admire very much your determination ! ❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you being here

[@anniesavidge2468]

Tell me more about the 100 day project? I’ve never heard of it. How do we get involved and what do we need to do?

[@brushmovement]

Hey Annie! Sorry took me awhile to come back to u. The 100 day project is a personal project. Actually, there was a hashtag on instagram #the100dayproject and yearly people get on it sometime in Feb. You can set your own goals and personal projects through the 100 days! Some people do it sequentially but for me I just counted the days where I did a painting :) so u do u! I have a free 100 day project template you can download here www.brushmovement.com/f/100dayproject

[@annipetratos9401]

❤

[@pmartin6086]

It took courage to do what you did.

[@brushmovement]

Thank you for recognising and validating my experience!

[@momomarie]

Does anyone know how to suspend their membership to Brush Movement. I couldn't find it anywhere on the site.

[@brushmovement]

Hey! Drop me an email at [e-mail] and I will do the rest