Prioritizing art over perfectionism | Paint with me impressionist florals gouache + inktense pencils

[@brushmovement]

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[@ivyclough8969]

I do remember when sketchbooks were for practicing and it was normal to not have people go through them! I like having things contained in a book. So I now have several little sketchbooks , 4x4 that I designate to different things. Outdoors, flowers, portraits, and regular paper sketches that also include notes and ideas. Thank you for promoting other people's work! I found you through Emma and have subscribed.

[@chachisland]

I love your painting! It also gives me ideas for how to use my Inktense pencils 😊 I like messing around in sketchbooks. It feels less stressful than “just playing” on my expensive paper.

[@brushmovement]

The inktense pencils are super fun. I should play with them more.

[@kellimartin4583]

I agree that sketchbooks are intimidating and that 100% cotton paper is essential. If I make a mistake, I allow myself to just rip out the page. Your painting is gorgeous!

[@brushmovement]

Thank you kelli! U r right about just ripping off that page. I actually cover it up with acrylic and give myself an excuse to play with that! 😆 😂 it's my perfectionist coping mechanism

[@dianegarton788]

This was so interesting and very encouraging. Makes me want to start and have a go right now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and demonstrating your talent. You have such a gentle heart.

[@brushmovement]

Hey diane I hope u get started! And thank u for watching. I appreciate it

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

I love working in sketchbooks. I was nervous at first, too. I have some for the sketching random stuff. I have some watercolor sketchbooks with the cold press watercolor pages and to be honest, I’m starting one sketchbook that’s actually themed for just birds only because I wanna work on sketching and painting them.💕👍

[@donnacarraway9182]

Yes, I am somewhat like your beginning in my feelings about sketchbooks. It just seems so permanent and I am still in fairly early learning. I’m thinking about cutting the papers out and making them into a ring bound journal. The paper is good cotton. Perhaps, since I have two, I will do that with one and think more about what you said before I decide to do that with the other one. I always learn from you and your dialogue! I feel so fortunate that when I checked to see which pencils I had, I did have some Inktense pencils as well as some regular watercolor pencils, because right now would not be a good time for me to purchase new supplies. When I first started I was more able and bought supplies that I didn’t even use… now I reap the rewards of that, yay! I’m wondering about the difference between regular watercolor pencils and the inktense pencils. I hope that sometime you will talk about that. In trying to help a friend decide if she wanted to learn to paint, I advised her to buy a small set of good gouache paints and told her that if she decided against it then I would buy them from her. She decided against it so I now also have some gouache paints! Yay! I can learn with you! I’m also glad that you are making time for fun for yourself!! So important!💕

[@piakelley7477]

Looks like a masterpiece to me, Jillian. You for got to mention the artist you like in your description. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mzkatbee463]

Beautiful! I love this so much, Jillian!

[@brushmovement]

Always so lovely to see u tune in and then comment. I truly appreciate it and also notice it!

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I so proud to watch you .i don’t either.Amen you or so good.❤

[@elinorangelo4982]

I did large paintings before but now I am starting sketch books mostly because I no longer have room for the large supplies I am 83

[@brushmovement]

I have to agree that sketchbooks are easier to have around and very handy. I do find I miss the feeling of stretching and moving with bigger paper and Brushes sometimes which I crave every now and then 😀

[@christinedrake1645]

I will start my books now ... I can do it.. thank you!

[@brushmovement]

Yay go go! I just finished this sketchbook and I plan to start a new one!

[@gingerpie1978]

I love it! Super pretty

[@brushmovement]

Thank u so much!!

[@ChantelleArts]

such a good message, i love your art ❤❤

[@brushmovement]

Thank you so much and happy to see u here week after week chantelle!

[@carlawilson5074]

I happened to be messing around in my sketchbook whilst listening to this video and found it so encouraging! Your painting is beautiful ❤

[@brushmovement]

Happy to be ur companion Carla!

[@paulinedavis3660]

Well done 😊

[@brushmovement]

Thanks!!

[@adonnadeibel5704]

That is stunning!!!! I love this way of painting and you do it so well! I have 3 paintings in my sketchbook so far...it does help to think of it as not being so precious or as working on finished piece to frame or gift but rather a place to play! You "play" soooo well! Love your color choices!

[@brushmovement]

Thank you! I been enjoying this "style" too. The impressionist book really brought these out! I get what u mean, I don't usually paint with backgrounds nor with mix media but seeing this as a playground really changes the vibe and it also makes it something I look forward to exploring and experimenting. I learnt so much more about what I like and want to do more of just through playing! I'd love to see ur sketchbook paintings if u like to share - connect with me via ig or email! :)

[@siennaonthenet2127]

Absolutely beautiful painting! You are an incredible artist. Thank you for sharing.

[@brushmovement]

Thank u so much for being here and sticking around!!

[@tanyaperrin8844]

Beautiful!

[@brushmovement]

Thank u for being here

[@momomarie]

Jillian, your florals are exquisite. Can you point me towards instructional videos by you? I have followed the one with Emma Jane. Please make more on teaching us your style. I love your work.

[@brushmovement]

Hi! I do have a playlist of video tutorials in my earlier days on youtube all from the flower color guide book.

[@momomarie]

Thank you, I think I have done all of those, keep up the good work@@brushmovement

[@Linda-kh6rl]

I have the same issue as you do❤❤

[@brushmovement]

Glad u can relate

[@cristinahutchins1902]

Your painting turned out gorgeous. I love the colors and what you started with as your background wash that you laid out first. You forgot to link the sketchbook artist you mentioned. I searched and found a channel, based on the details you mentioned, for Ohn Mar Win. Is this who you were talking about? Ohn Mar Win

[@brushmovement]

Hey Cristina! First off thank you for being here and yes I realised I forgotten to link the artist - You found her! Yes I have also shared the link to her work on my description now :)

[@brushmovement]

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[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@BeverlyDavis-e9u]

I love your painting better than the picture you were following. I prefer light colors like you use.

[@christinedrake1645]

I hate sketch books too.. I thought was just me!! I have some that are too nice to spoil??

[@brushmovement]

Haha yes I have nice ones too 😄 😅 ☺️ 😊 I end up hoarding them

[@BeverlyDavis-e9u]

I am having a hard time finding the link in the description for the artist you like, Omar.

[@brushmovement]

Hey I have added in the link! Thanks for noticing so I could add it in!

[@ednarobbins1005]

Sketch books are scary. No matter now I do I am afraid I will mess it up

[@brushmovement]

I have those feelings tooA