Are You Stuck with Your Art?

[@xVentax]

Wow - that was unexpectedly emotional! This, right here, is part of my problem. I spend so much time watching KZbin videos of other artists that I’m unable to establish my own style because I’m wanting to be like them - all of them! I have so many ideas, that I’m now not sure whether they’re mine, or someone else’s. I know one thing though - I don’t want to copy anyone, I want my own style, my own voice. So, I’m now going to wade through the piles of paintings I’ve rejected but kept and see how I can adapt them to something I like. Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

All we ever have to do is follow what we love There is no right way - just our way xx

[@claudiachappel3350]

OMG! You are speaking to me!

[@lindapowell2660]

Just want you to know, if you don't already, that you are a great mentor and teacher. Well done.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much Linda, that means a lot :)

[@leylarustamova]

thank you miss Fletcher, truly, thank you

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are very welcome

[@danitabanko1694]

Louise, thank you soooooo much for sharing yourself. I'm listening. ❤️

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thanks x

[@najmaarif9800]

Love you Louise. Thank you for inspiring!

[@jennyniemi4690]

Hey Louise! Thank you so much for this video. It was exactly what I needed to hear at the moment. What you said spoke directly to things I am dealing with now in regards to my art and painting. I am a self-taught mixed media (acrylic based) artist and I recently decided I want to be more of an abstract painter. I have been doing this for some years now but I still have a long way to go. Besides still trying find my particular voice, it is the "taking it to the next level" thing that I fear the most. I want to do more but the "business" side of it (promoting myself, getting out there, etc) still really intimidates me. Watching your videos is inspiring. I discovered you through Alice Sheridan and I recently started listening to Art Juice- which I love! You both are funny and very genuine and real and I love the advice you share. It is inspiring to me- a 40 something, self taught novice. Thank you (and Alice!) for all you generously share with your audience. I will keep pressing on, keep learning, keep sharing here and on my other social media, and not give in to that temptation to give up. p.s. I am signed up for Nicholas Wilton's free workshop as well. I took his free course before. He is great! Also, I REALLY love that painting you have in the background of this video. SO gorgeous, as ll your work it! Many blessings to you. :)

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I hope this gives you the courage to just start - small is fine. Just start with one thing and then one more and before you know it ...

[@sherilynangel6498]

One person's 'trash'...another's treasure ☄😍 I absolutely Loved your 'bad' piece and would buy it in a heartbeat xx Art is our YOUnique Creative expression which isn't to be judged, but to embrace each and every day 💌💖🙏🌈🌞 Thankyou Louise for being YOU

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you so much!

[@Fidelabstractfineart]

It's August 2021 now and I took CVP in February. It was indeed the best thing I could have done. Now I am in the Search for Me mode and it is not easy. I sometimes don't notice that I have gone back into my head. That I don't trust my intuition. The feeling that I will have wasted the whole CVP experience and I'll never find my voice. I have been searching for mentorship to keep me on track and help me stay focused on the new way of working. So far I have not found it but I keep showing up, six to seven hours a day, 5 or 6 days a week. I keep trying to be less cerebral, more trusting, more spontaneous. I am nothing but stubborn and persistent. Just wish I could find a hand to hold right now. Thank you for your support, inspiration and honesty.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Stick with it and let yourself enjoy the process. You will get there xx

[@Fidelabstractfineart]

@@ThisPaintingLife Thank you. You inspire us to keep at it. We just need to live long enough.....

[@EvieD]

Very helpful video, thank you. I am in the early learning stages after having only returned to art more recently and still have a fear of the blank canvas, but thanks to many videos I am getting better with trying new techniques and not over analysing.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

That's good to hear :)

[@DianeVarner]

Thank you! I am so grateful for your wisdom. And for sharing it.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@Kasras2004]

The moment I heard you few days ago your sincerity got my attention. You speak what's going on inside me.Thanks.

[@patfros5902]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much for sharing!!! This is very uplifting to watch and listen to!

[@daveovenden9794]

It took me a long time to call my myself an artist and not a painter and i must say nearly everything you mention is spot on, also you have a look and a voice that people can really pay attention too, keep those video coming 😊

[@ThisPaintingLife]

thank you x

[@marie-luise7727]

Many thanks for your honest and encouraging explanation that answers to a question of me! You speak directly to my heart !

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful!

[@fikrettorun3973]

Thank you so much for sharing.It will shed light on me ..

[@monikalenander2902]

Wow thank you so musch för charing this!! So Good!!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you like it!

[@cartoonheart1111]

You are helping me so much. Everything you described is what I have experienced.Thank you!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad!

[@michellemcintyre2071]

Profoundly thought provoking for me...your thoughts are my thoughts to the letter. Lots more for me to learn, but I’m having a significant breakthrough...thank you 🙂

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Wonderful! This makes me happy :)

[@lucillefemine2339]

Thanks so much, your help is so helpful. It's all spiritual.

[@ellenvd5543]

Thanks for sharing very much!

[@cadencef.wainscoting1268]

Thank you so much! That is EXACTLY how I feel at the moment and you've given me hope!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad!

[@trishbennett7640]

Congratulations Louise you are amazing I saw your work and fell in love with it last year and since then I have found a whole new world and I signed up with Nicolas in December Thank you so much !!!!

[@brendacuthbertson9738]

Thank you, as you mentioned 3 people who helped you, you would be my number one person. I really appreciate it.

[@jacintasimpson1719]

Thank you Louise, I love your passion and your understanding of the human being. You are soooooo encouraging

[@randirosanikolajsen6372]

I have just found you... and I am so happy I did😄 I will binge all your advice videos and hopefully find my way of painting❤ How and when and where do you do online classes?

[@annclairegreig2635]

Thanks for the inspiration

[@JosyanMcGregor]

Exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you 🙏

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@marleneupchurch4781]

Louise, You are very inspiring! Thanks So Much! Jerry

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@artfrey]

Very glad I found you and your videos! Wish I could join your private art group but $24/month (US) is more than I can handle right now. But I will keep watching and getting the newsletter. Keep up the great work!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Maybe one day!

[@sachithranawarathne6765]

Thank you so much for this video! It really encouraged me to improve my abstract painting & it really changed my perspective towards abstract art!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I'm so glad!

[@suzannemacpherson8267]

Thank you so much i love your work and your videos...so genuine down to earth helpful and encouraging too!👌🙏💜

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome

[@Rituelscreatifsdesophie]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are welcome!

[@katiecarew6623]

Thank you so much!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You're welcome!

[@patnewhauser7814]

Thank you so much. You are such an inspiration!

[@loand1435]

Very good. Thank you! 😄

[@sanghamitranayak140]

I just enrolled for Nicolas Artlife2 free workshop but I have to wait for next year. Do you have any online workshops? I like to learn from you too.. You are such an inspiration for all of us..Thanks

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Yes, visit www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe to learn about my monthly membership site!

[@lauracranstoun8200]

Oh god it’s like you’re talking about hats inside my head!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it resonated with you!

[@claudiachappel3350]

OMG. You are me!! Lol

[@tanialewis3233]

Thank you. I needed to hear this 🤗

[@ThisPaintingLife]

you are so welcome :)

[@tinarea6252]

Thank you for your inspiration. I always feel like you are talking to me personally. Are you teaching online or in person classes?

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Hi Tina, I teach an online course once a year and there is a free 10 day course preceding it - make sure you're on my mailing list so you don't miss it!

[@moosem2706]

Thank you for this video. I struggle with knowing who I am. The problem is that I really am attracted to many different styles. How do I know which one is really me?

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You have to just keep doing the work and noticing what yo love and then doing more of that. Watch out for my free course coming later this year xxx

[@Seductive_Psycho]

I'm at that stage where I need a few good people... I love abstract landscapes but mine look really bad lol

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You will get there, just don't give up! xx

[@susanneengel-schuster]

😘😘😘

[@oscarsanchez6524]

I spent too much time doodling and now I feel like that affected my art 😭