Finding the Good in Our Bad Art

In this video I will show you a technique for training yourself to find the positives in every piece of artwork - even the pieces you throw away. Learning watercolors is hard work. If you can identify & appreciate your accomplishments, the struggles will not seem so defeating.
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[@brendareed5050]

Good point, helps to reframe our art and thoughts about our inner critic. I like the idea of finding what is good rather than what is not good. Can be applied to all areas of our life and relationships.

[@bealaart]

I agree! Shifting focus to the positives in everything we do can make a world of difference. Thanks for watching & commenting! 😃

[@janmcintosh327]

This changed my whole attitude towards my watercolor. I’ve been struggling. Thank you so much!

[@bealaart]

I am so happy to hear this! I'm sorry you've been struggling, though. Hopefully, identifying & celebrating your wins will get you in a better place overall so you can keep the progress flowing. If there is a specific thing you are struggling with I'd be happy to try and help.

[@Babyjohn8170]

Same

[@calicohuskylove869]

Loved the idea of putting a frame around a piece of art and finding the good parts. Also, I always look forward to your videos as your voice is so calming and encouraging. 😀

[@bealaart]

Aw. thank you so much! That's exactly how I want to come across, so thanks for the confirmation! You are always so supportive. I really appreciate all your comments! 😍

[@karendigiallonardoballard4851]

Wow, what an eye opener! Thank you! I can't tell you how many of my pieces have ended up in the round file! This video is a game changer for me. ❤

[@bealaart]

I’m so happy to hear this was helpful!! 😁

[@moyke3]

Great points!

[@bealaart]

Thanks so much!

[@charlenerobinette2690]

Thank you for making this video! I definitely need to be less critical about my work, and focus on the parts I like. I love the idea of making bookmarks or postcards. I really enjoy your channel and tutorials. ❤

[@bealaart]

Hi, Charlene. I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel and that this video was helpful. The book marks are a bit addicting to me! 🤣

[@mariannschulz2770]

This was a timely video for me......I finished a landscape a while ago and tossed it in a storage bin. I pulled it out and started to work on it some more and still feel it lacks depth. I was about to throw it away and will take your suggestion and look at what I did right and not what I did wrong. At the end of the day I can't let one piece I painted stop me from forging ahead and continuing to paint.

[@bealaart]

You can't get it right, until you get it wrong! At least that's true for me. 😃 That's how we learn to do it better. I bet you're going to find some lovely bits that you hadn't even noticed before. 💚

[@marieb8502]

Love this video and the watercolors you use. I find I'm partial to your pretty greens and yellows. Also I need/want to add pretty pinks to my palette. I found watercolors during the pandemic and my budget calls for a small to medium palette. I buy Academy/Baohong paper from Tumu and this helps a lot. Please recommend some watercolors to me. Thank you.

[@bealaart]

Hi, Marie. Ok, I've been thinking a lot about your question. I want to give you an answer that is going to work well with what you already have, and I'm not sure what that is, so this may be a long winded answer. First, my favorite paints are Winsor & Newton and Danielle Smith tube paints. I know they are more expensive, so you may not want to do that. I will say though, if you squeeze out the paint and let it harden before using it, it goes a lot further. If you have not watched this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/np-ulqKApbWisKs It's worth a watch. I go through my favorite colors. Permanent Pink, Quinacridone Rose, Quinacridone Pink, are great pinks. Some brands offer those colors in pans too if you prefer pan paints. The thing about more affordable paints is that they don't have as much pigment in them. Instead they have cheap fillers. Because of that they will dry more faint or washed out looking and will often fade even more with time. Winsor & Newton has a great student grade set that if you didn't have a palette already I'd recommend it. The initial cost is ~$60 but they last a long time. amzn.to/3xrpVKs (that is an affiliate link). This was my first palette and I still have it today. I refill the pans with tube paints. It has a great selection of the more widely used traditional colors and it includes Permanent Rose. Sadly it does not have Sap green, but it has some other great greens. And although it is their "student grade" paints, when I compare artwork I painted with it 7 years ago to artwork now using their professional grade paints, I can't tell a difference. But hang on... there's another student grade set that is much cheaper that you may like: Meiliang 52 color set amzn.to/4cL4swc (affiliate link) has some very pretty colors. This set is getting a lot of attention right now from artists looking for affordability. It has Quinacridone Rose and Olive Green! And get this -- it's only $20 right now on Amazon. I have not tried them yet, but I am planning too with a review video soon! If you try the Meiliang set, I'd love to hear what you think of them. There are other more affordable palettes, but honestly, I just don't think they are truly cheaper in the long run. The initial cost may seem cheaper, but the paints go fast and are too faint to give the results I like, which seems like a waste. I hope this gives you some options!

[@marieb8502]

@@bealaart Yes ma'am you have given me great options and answered a lot of my questions. I do have Meiliang but have a hard time appreciating this palette bc there are so many colors/small pans. I know you paint for all ages/levels so I'll tell you my age. I'm 67 yo with some health problems (cognitive/physical limitations) and finding watercolors has been a joy. I have progressed from stick people/crayons to learning how to draw and paint (still beginner level). From your Meiliang palette will you recommend your top favorites please? And how to make a simple palette for us seniors. Thank you for taking time to answer my questions😊

[@bealaart]

@@marieb8502 Hello again, Marie. I will absolutely address your questions in a video. In fact, you've given me 2 great ideas for videos, so thank you. As soon as my Meiliang palette gets here, I'll start on the review. I think it's wonderful you have started painting! It's very therapeutic, isn't it! 😃

[@marieb8502]

@@bealaart Yes, watercolors are so pretty. My family admired my work for the first time last week so I'm thinking about framing some and would like to make bookmarks to give to friends to brighten their days during winter (Michigan). Living on social security we need affordable ways to frame our work. I appreciate this video very much. ☺