THREE reasons you haven't found your artistic style.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Let me know below what the biggest lightbulb moment was for you! 💡👇🏻Don't miss my course The Art Within! We cover sketching and watercolor fundamentals, discover creative style, and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, I offer ad-free Patreon-exclusive tutorials and live art classes on my Patreon. www.jennarainey.com/patreon

[@patwalkins2061]

I haven't found my style but I know what warms my heart and sends jitters up my spine. It's childish art, strokes , bright colours ,whimsical features and art that looks fidgety. I can do those all day long , endlessly .

[@bigwhale7819]

All 3 points struck me..but the artistic flow was the aha moment . Great and wholesome vid

[@helenrivers4015]

Love the comment “comparison is the thief of joy”

[@BuddyLuv]

Bang on! I stopped social media scrolling because I found every time I sat down to create something, the only thing that would come to mind was other peoples artwork ... I couldn't find any original ideas in my imagination. Then, I noticed that whatever I did create was never good enough because it didn't look like somebody else's work that I admired - I didn't see the beauty of the individuality of it, which in essence, was my own style in the waiting to be developed.

[@reneerussell1406]

This brings to my mind Philippians 4:8 whatever is true,whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Big take away for me was be a present observer. What you think and how you think is so important. I have not thought about this in relation to art. This was really helpful.!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Nice and well said Jenna! I kind of cringe when I click on "Finding Your Style" videos because of all the disinformation out there. I personally don't think you have to find your style, it finds you. Style is ever evolving, so again, great point. Sometimes what we perceive as our "style" can even take us by surprise. Young artists often try too hard and too early to define who they are artistically rather than just explore, learn and improve.

[@mindofwatercolor]

To answer your comment question. The biggest light bulb moment for me was exactly what you mentioned how interests and skills change and evolve. Also, it's been interesting and surprising to me how observers of my art could often identify my style when I couldn't and it often was intangible and not what I would have expected or described.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response, Steve! I always appreciate your watercolor direction here on KZbin as one of the greats. I feel a similar sentiment when videos on a topic like this pop up, so I'm very glad that mine meets your approval! Take care!! 💕

[@mindofwatercolor]

@@JennaRaineyChannel Very kind thank you!

[@shorewoodcourt8815]

I feel so lucky to have found you. I’m just beginning to explore watercolors. I want to develop my genuine style and this talk is a really beneficial part of that foundation. I’m also a student of mindfulness, meditation etc. I’m really excited to let this all sink in while I learn some skills and develop my creativity. Thank you for your generosity

[@Blick_Art]

Excellent summary, and an encouraging message! The question of style is a difficult topic for some. We tend to invest a lot of pride in our work, and artists certainly deserve to be proud, but that has to be tempered by honesty with ourselves. We love your emphasis on building and maintaining skills, because there's no substitute for skills and fluency. The role of journaling is also interesting- that could work really well, especially for artists who need a way to plan their work before putting brush to paper.

[@artericson]

I agree, perfectionism is a stealer of joy most of the time!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@Blick_Art]

@@artericson Well said!

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

What an encouraging message! You guys run a great store! Wish we had Blick Art in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@mariakapatos9545]

Most interesting, thank you.

[@oliverpyle-ourlandscape4442]

As a professional landscape painter, with a firm grasp on the good, and mostly not-so-good content available to those learning to paint in watercolor ('watercolour' actually - I'm a Brit!) I have a developed sense for the advice that is worth listening to and the advice that should be avoided. In this video, Jenna's advice is absolutely spot-on, and please take it to heart. Watercolor has fallen into a strange place where it seems as though there is a 'right' way to paint, and the allure of certain 'elite painters' is the only benchmark by which to judge yourself; it is unhelpful and in many respects, anti-creative. Superb, timely advice - thank you.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Hey!! Thanks so much for your kindness! That means a lot. I love your paintings! 💕💕

[@ollysussex1472]

@@JennaRaineyChannel That’s very kind - thank you. Keep up the good work - it’s always great seeing your enthusiastic and vibrant approach to the medium. This week I launched a new watercolour/landscape members forum through my website, and one of my followers opened up a discussion about style - your video would be very helpful to them. Do you mind if I put a link to it, for others to watch? Cheers, Olly

[@suzaroos]

Thank you ❤ It’s sad how much I’m afraid of my own ability to trust and discover my own creative style that I’m sure is already there..waiting to come out. Negative core beliefs is huge.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Negative core belief is huge and it can be quite damaging. YOU can develop your creative style, it'll be uniquely yours, just keep believing and enjoying your own process. 💕💕

[@annenglish2935]

Yes, and never having done any art in my nearly 70 years, as a beginner it's a huge hurdle!!!

[@klea6133]

Thank you for the encouragement! Definitely something to think about and be aware of in our attempt to improve and find our way on our watercolor journey. 😊

[@jeangrotberg5806]

@@annenglish2935 I can relate Ann! Let's embrace our age - and wisdom. It's an advantage, not a hurdle :)

[@sallyhuntsman5494]

Amazing at my advanced age of 74, the in depth side of art that I never realized. Thank you, I am enjoying the new creativity within me. Lots to work on

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Good for you, Sally! 💕

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Super thanks, Jenna🥰 I love watching my favorite artists paint. I've learned that I may like their flowers, landscapes...whatever. However, I’ve also realized that when I've tried to repeat what they're painting, I'm always unhappy with what I've painted. Now I paint flowers, landscapes...whatever, how I want it to look. Such a freeing experience! I just came to this realization within the past couple of weeks. 🤪

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Love that Joyce, thanks for sharing! 💕

[@dawnemcelroy8532]

Thank you, Jenna! My biggest takeaway from your video is to not let comparison interrupt your creative flow. I recently retired and have picked up my brushes after a long hiatus. I never tried watercolor because honestly, they scared the creativity right out of me. I have always had an issue with negative self-talk. Seeing so many wonderful free style watercolor paintings intimidated me. Now with my 'older & wiser' self I am learning to control the endless comparison traps and reteach my brain to say NO to negativity. I have enjoyed your tutorials so much. I downloaded your free workbook and took out those notorious watercolors. I worked through the book and am now working on my first painting that is ALL about developing my own style. It is a very controlled style at the moment, but perhaps it will develop into something better than I could ever imagine at this point. L.O.V.E. So thank you for the videos and Happy Painting!

[@emmarussellstudio]

I LOVED how you shared how important it is for us to observe our surroundings instead of getting inspiration from other artists or just trying to replicate photos. That’s so important and often forgotten! Love your videos Jenna. So grateful for your wisdom and encouragement. And your email newsletters- LOVE those too!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

💕💕 Thanks Emma, glad to hear this is resonating with you!

[@stephaniestark8022]

I have a very negative inner critic and I’m so hard on myself, especially creatively. Through therapy, I’ve realized that it stemmed from going to an art based high school and we were expected to critique each others art. High schoolers aren’t typically the nicest people and their words and criticism became my negative self talk. I’m so glad that I realized where it was stemming from and now can dismantle those beliefs and rebuild new ones. Also, Jenna, I find your content so refreshing and inspiring. I hope to be a professional artist some day and your content is so helpful!!!

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

Style is definitely a winding path for me! I just joined Instagram again after a two year break, I felt like I needed my find my own artistic style while I was offline. Because I think toooo much outside inspiration can numb our inherent style.?And WOW my offline style is so consistent throughout my feed. It looks like I’ve had a style all along and I didn’t know it. I hadn’t realized how clear my stylistic path is. Colour splashes all over 🎨🐠🌸🌼🌷🌸🦋

[@AnEnchantedLife]

Thank you for this, it was extremely helpful. One of my lightbulb moments was the realization that I don't practice enough. One of my artistic goals is to one day do my own fantasy illustrations but for some reason, it never occurred to me that I have to sketch/draw/paint more often to get better. Studying the foundations, too. So thank you for this wake-up call, Jenna!

[@dianecombs1848]

The biggest obstacle for me is definitely the negative self talk. Thank you for bringing these three things to light.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You are so welcome Diane! 💕

[@katemccarthy2463]

Wow, you hit the nail on the head here. I have been doing exactly all these things and getting so frustrated as I am very self-critical and trying to follow so many YT tutorials that my head is spinning. I have been questioning myself on these points and now am focussing on what I actually enjoy doing rather that what I feel I should be doing. Thank you so much, Jenna. 😀

[@NaturalHealthAngel]

Thank you for this! 3 years in my biggest challenges are perspective, comparison. I am a visual learner, reading instructional books doesn't do well for me. I so needed this video!!!! ❤

[@foozmanagement6513]

Hey Jenna. I have only just discovered you when researching ideas for featuring whales on leather boots. I have found you to be such an inspiration as it has taken me a few years to find my artistic identity expressed through footwear, and only just recently had the lightbulb moment to enable me to push ahead. In the meantime, I was researching and drawing designs that were feasible for footwear panels but never really quite what I wanted. I am slowly going to make my way through all of your tutorials for greater insight into watercolours and business development as a creative.

[@andreatorraca8755]

Painted flowers when I was a tween...50 yrs and retired now...70 yrs old. Love painting flowers, botanicals....

[@julieash8158]

In 2015 I decided to take the plunge and started to teach myself how to watercolor. But I have been held back with this very idea- developing my own syle. I usually am so positive about life, but have realized I have told myself in so many words, that I'm 'not good enough' to sell, to teach, to have a business etc. Watching your growth, instructions and encouragement has pushed me into a new thought process! I just joined your class on taking your stationary/cards to sell and I'm excited to move myself into this new path! Plus, I've been working on a daily sketch book so that's good. Thanks for being transparent!

[@CinSpain]

I had the 💡 moment this spring, watching tutorials. I'm a graphic designer and live in a tropical area. I know, I'm 100% colour motivated, and the colour bombardement here, is brilliant for my mental health, photography and everything else I do. BUT in the 22 years of living here, I have never been able to paint. I've tried and tried. But I didn't get my old passion back. This spring I started watching tutorials on watercolour and realised, I loved Indigo and Paynes Grey?! Moving into darker, moody colour I now have a couple of palettes of watercolour mixed with graphite, and I can't stop playing. I've had to make the realisation that the clear colours, I love, in all other medias, I just don't love when thinned with water. I love the texture and granulation, add newspaper to my paintings for texture, use black Chinese ink on top etc - and suddenly I'm on a path to finding my style. I doodle a lot, and I'm not there yet, but my passion is awake again. Tutorials helped me realise that my choices, what I thought I should be painting was wrong. I just had to turn my beliefs upside down with this medium in order to find my style. So I would say, trying to find out what's important for you, colour, texture, lightness, tranparency (what you like about watercolour) is also a key, to begin to understand, what you can achieve ❤️ Sorry for the long post 😘😘😘 and thank you for this video! It made me think!

[@artericson]

Great lesson! I feel like my biggest wins came from being patient with myself, watercolor and my goals.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Wyn!

[@timdanyo898]

I started to refire my art practice 5 years ago. I decided to start small and go towards the path of least resistance. I used the materials I already had and purchased just a few extra things. I worked on paper in acrylics with 3X3.5 inch canvases. Really small! I let go of perfectionism, being precious with materials and went abstract to just enjoy painting for paintings sake. Thanks for the tips! Sketching is great for observation and present moment experience, but photography is one that really goes well with my style and I dig the immediacy.

[@marccaron6008]

Great tutorial. You are right. I don't like fracking plants! LOL !!! What I really like is architecture and sci-fi. So, from now on I'm going to try and paint that in watercolour.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Haha. Have fun painting architecture and sci-fi! That sounds fun!

[@francinetoni268]

‘Going inward to bring something creative forward.’ A lot to chew on there, Jenna, thank you so much for this video. 💜

[@maryfraser9040]

Very interesting Jenna. I have a real passion for flowers, mostly based on my life's experience of raising cut flowers for bouquets. It has taken a lot of work to get to loosening up and painting loose or even abstract flowers. I need to do more sketching to counter that inner "I can't draw" voice. I told myself that I need to spend the winter painting landscapes, to explore that genre. Sometimes I feel I am chasing red herring.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You'll get it, Mary! Landscapes to flowers, they're different and each require their own time. Enjoy your process and don't be too hard on yourself! 💕💕

[@artericson]

I agree! sometimes it feels like an ongoing self struggle but I think if you keep pushing yourself you will have unexpected breakthroughs!

[@marlene7991]

Thank you! I checked out your course. A bit to much for me but your website is beautiful. The pictures are fantastic and so are the little video clips embedded within. Best of luck!

[@meridadiane]

I use tutorials as a guide to color and technique to use later in what ever I want to paint. I do have a lot of self doubt in my work, but that's what I'm working on most to correct. Doesn't stop me though in plowing on forward 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

That's the spirit, Diane! Recognize the self-doubt is there, but no fear to keep going. That's great! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@jacksoncenterforthearts626]

Good thoughts. I am really enjoying your books, too. I am just beginning to believe I can paint with watercolor and I am obsessed! Thank you for what you do!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Easy to get obsessed with watercolor! Glad to hear you're loving it!

[@kimfenton3437]

I just know I need to get sketching. Thanks for the reminder! I’m going to go buy a new sketchbook today and start sketching what’s in front of me! Thank you!

[@justinholdrenstudios]

Such great points! I am teaching k-12 art this year in addition to my freelance work and you are right about the tutorials. Many of my middle and high school students just want to find a tutorial online to copy, which is ok to learn a certain technique, but I have been pushing them to keep a sketchbook and draw from life, and many of them come to class so excited that they completed a cool drawing on their own by just observing. Love your vids! Always such good info!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Justin!

[@joanascheim4875]

Thank you for this, it truly spoke to me. I am a beginner and whether I have talent or not, I think this will help me move forward and see what works for me. I have done several of your tutorials and they have been extremely helpful. You have such a gentle way about you, I find myself smiling a lot as I listen to you. Thank you!

[@postcard9889]

Hadn't I found this video, I'd be forever a copy machine.Thank you, Jenna!

[@kellieldreth4278]

Thank you so much for this. I have been so afraid of failing and you really helped me with this video.

[@jennifervallot7003]

I tend to gravitate toward painterly colored pencil. I have a curiosity for honing my skills in other media as well, so I dabble with chalk pastel pencils, graphite, pen-and-ink, oil pencil, acrylic, alcohol inks, and watercolor. I love trying out unusual methods and mixing of mediums to create new effects just to see what happens.

[@renee1292]

So very helpful as always. I do get lost in the mole hole of tutorials to the point that my framed paintings make my house look like a gallery for other artists. Painting, like writing, develops after learning the skills you take them into explorations of what tantalizes your soul. Playing in my watercolor journal is like free-writing for artists. When is your Art Within course going to launch? It's exactly the kind of art and soul work I love. You are the best!

[@halnewhouser1217]

Hi Jenna, all of your insights are very helpful. I am working every day drawing and painting. I wish to be in the "Flow State". You are a great art teacher. Hal

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

I looooooove writing ✍️ It’s humbling to know that even professionals are still lifetime students. Life is a path on which we’re constantly learning

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Definitely still a student 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@donnasilva46]

This was the most honest art video I've ever seen. So good to hear the phycology behind this, which is fascinating and sooooo true!! Well done, Jenna!!

[@TheDivaonabudget]

Thank you! This was really helpful information for a beginner like me. It’s very encouraging! 😊

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful for you, Jessica! 💕

[@bethhelen574]

Great tips - I am now one of your students on Art Summit. Very inspiring.

[@amandasymon4363]

Incredible in-depth video. Comparison is the thief of joy - So true! That place of flow is the best 🙏 Thank you ❤

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@rebeccashaw957]

You are a wonderful teacher.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Rebecca! 💕

[@kimlindseyOH]

I love the idea of cutting out bits from my practice sheets and pasting them into a book where I can make notes! Duh - why didn't I think of that? BTW, I just got a Saunders Waterford block yesterday & tried it out last night - wow! I might just have found a new favorite paper! (I have a stash Arches blocks though, so it may be a gradual change.)

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

SO glad you love the paper, Kim! Have fun cutting, pasting, and collaging! 💕

[@heatheroliverfitness2249]

Yes! Art has been so therapeutic for me. It definitely has been an amazing tool of overcoming self doubt and negative self talk once I pushed through the messy middle and got used to the fact that the process is just as important as a final product. I am finally at the point where I am starting to create my own pieces. This was a great video!! Thank you!

[@lttlod1]

I'm an elementary art teacher and currently teaching my students about flow state. I was inspired from one of your previous videos. I try to get into the flow in my own painting as well. Working with my core beliefs is so hard but it has helped to journal my fears so I get them out of the way.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

LOVE THIS! 💕💕

[@stinar37]

What a wonderful video. Most illuminating: Developing your observation skills. Thank you.

[@davidschrag2804]

Thank you Jenna. I’ll take it to heart. Appreciate you very much.

[@nancyloomis3046]

I'm 65 and been through a lot of self confirming stuff over the years, so while I pay attention to trends I'm not so taken with them. I do know what I like and believe in my abilities. But as I'm working on developing myself as a professional artist, I'm still sort of all over the place, so I'm anxious to hear what you have to say on this topic. Thanks, Jenna. 🙏🏼 p. s. Great food for thought...gives me some good ideas! 👍

[@mjkoeck5808]

Thank you so much!!!! Love your thoughts!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

You are so welcome! 💕

[@amymbeauty8765]

Thank you! These helpful tips have come at the perfect time for me and were immensely helpful!

[@staciemartinez]

Hi Jenna, this one is a keeper - I feel like you are speaking to me directly! All three of the reasons were eye openers but I know specifically for me, I struggle most with negative core beliefs, but also with trusting myself to follow my own instincts and curiosity. Thanks so much for this video, I really needed to hear it.

[@mauisue721]

Very thoughtful video, thank you. My biggest takeaway is number 2. I realized that though I have been looking at flowers my whole life, I never really paid attention and took note of the details. The understanding of the structure of things you are trying to paint (especially plants) is indeed essential in translating what I see onto paper.

[@benvanwieren]

Thank you for your video, it's nice to hear which one should go. I do online tutorials not so much for the style of the artist, but more for learning techniques, how paint flows, different techniques etc. Otherwise it might be hard to even know where to start. I hope the develop my own style once I have the "basics" down. I haven't used water colors but did take art classes through my school years, which now, was a long, long time ago. I am always scared o start because if it turns out bad, then it's kind of a blow to your ego and talent that you hoped that you have. Thanks again for your help. ,Ben

[@DorothyFuller-o8r]

Thanks, Jenna. I really needed this advice and the suggestions for moving ahead.

[@susanshisler7074]

"Comparison is the thief of joy..." thank you so much for sharing that. Reason # 2 is my weak point. I realize sometimes I just don't want to 'do the work' - I just want to sail into the experience. I keep a journal with a section dedicated to Realizations. Your points will go on that list. Thank you for this helpful video.

[@gerribrown7602]

Wise young woman! Thanks for the suggestion of observing and writing what I observe. I see that my observation skills must improve and this will help. Great video.❤

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thank you, Gerri! 💕

[@paranoiarpincess]

For the last one, I struggled like crazy with this one until I heard this single quote by Hemingway: "There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self." When I read this for the first time, it felt like someone poured a nice cool soothing bucket of water over my inferiority anxiety. It was like I had all this stress about creating and negative hangups and as soon as the words sunk in, it was just gone. I don't have to beat myself up over competing against the entire art world because the entire time, my only opponant has only really ever been me, as well as the only being standing in my way. Get out of the way of your creativity, because when you only have you to fight against, you will succeed.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Love this! 💕

[@annenglish2935]

Wonderful quote! Yes, I just need to paint as a beginner with the awe and wonder I first felt a year ago!!! Not comparing myself to artists with years of experience... ha! Thank 😊 you!!!

[@stinar37]

Wow. Thank you for sharing this wonderful quote!

[@gayane_igityan]

I picked up watercolor for art therapy to ease my brain loop, and to be honest i haven't considered myself "good enough" to even think about what my personal style is... but over the time following different tutorials i have come to realize what color palettes or subjects bring me more joy to paint (not sure that defines style but at least a preference)... i have also started to do some sketching (ink & watercolor mix) while traveling which is very fun and leaves me with more memories than just the photos as i have to pay more attention to details. I definitely prefer a more abstract than realistic style, with more muted, often monochrome or just 2-3 colors palettes. I guess that's a start. Thanks a lot for the video!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing Gayane! 💕

[@klea6133]

Really good advice to help find the “art within”! Thank you for the tips and encouragement!!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@suel4269]

This really speaks to me! I’m coming up on my 5th year of painting with Watercolor with no previous experience. I followed a lot of tutorials the first 3 years and would get upset if my painting didn’t look like the artist’s who has probably been painting at least 20 years and more. I’m in a dry climate and many artists I follow are in the UK , more humidity so their paper stays wet longer. So now I watch tutorials for techniques , only.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing Sue!

[@melindaavila498]

YOU speak to me. I have been painting for two years and doubt myself when a painting doesn't look like the artist's. I also live in a fairly dry climate and struggled with my paper drying quickly! It was driving me crazy. It made me feel I was painting too slow! AND, because I am 78 yo, it made me blame myself and my age. So, I have promised myself that I will practice using more water, use the appropriate size brush, and good paper, and not be so critical of my painting. I've thrown out a lot of my efforts, and kept a few to learn what I need to practice 🙃 and learn what I want to paint.

[@abhaypendse9359]

I love your tutorials and I do practice them daily. I am a beginner in watercolor, so I always get stuck on painting my second layer of realistic flowers. I hope that you could help me with some tips to improve it.

[@Littlittleti]

Thank you Jenna, I definitely needed to hear this today. It's amazing how your advice is so relevant to other art forms. I struggle so much with comparison and negative self talk in my musical expression (doesn't help that my husband is an incredibly talented musician who's close to having perfect pitch). So I find myself tying my identity as a creative on my performance, and my slum days really take a bad toll on me. Even when I end up with a dud painting, I compare myself to younger me and say "maybe I suck now, as it should be easy and effortless", forgetting that I put a lot of effort and time into what seems simple. So thank you :) you made my day.

[@missypthatsme9537]

Thank you, Jenna for this video! It’s exactly what I needed, when I needed it! You are a fabulous teacher! ❤ Oh, and my favorite thing about this video is mention of the ‘flow state’. In my early days as a music therapist, I could easily find this when working with a client. I’m excited to learn how to apply this to my art. You are the best!

[@devonschwaab2886]

Great advice!! Thanks!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Glad it was helpful! 💕

[@dpsurf88]

Great tips! Thank you for this great insight. I really like the 2nd one! I've been trying to sketch more and also sometimes just from memory alone, which is really tough. I used to do it when I was younger. A couple of years ago I was at an art show and met an artist at his booth who sketched and drew from his memory of an observation. Could be a landscape, a room, or a vase of flowers. Try training your brain to recall as much detail as possible. Draw it in your mind. 🤙🏻✌🏻

[@daniellehill1253]

This was very helpful. Thank you!

[@NellieandRuthDesigns]

Thank you, you hit the nail on the head and wonderful advise, expecially sitting down and being aware of your subject matter and drawing as we see it. I'm my own worst enemy and I really dislike everything I sketch. Seeing my dad was an artist (where he did not pass down this skill to me... only to my son) I'm constantly compairng my sketches to what use to come so naturally to him and they all end up in the trash can. Not believing in your self is a terrible thing, I want to draw but shy away from it all.

[@ButterFly-cw7sj]

Me, I have a passion for landscape painting but especially trees and flowers. I feel so much joy just watching them .. the thing is, I don't know how I can express that love in art .

[@prinzessinaufderknallerbse]

I´m telling myself that I am a talented artist as often as I can, just for fun. It feels really good :) Thanks for reminding me to stop comparing too much! All the best, Iris

[@LisssyB]

This was brilliant! Thanks so much❤️

[@juicytulipboutiqueandartis8051]

Oh my goodness, you hit home with this one. I felt this deeply. I have been wondering about this and you just answered questions I've had for years!!!! I love watching your videos because I feel like you explain things and help us to understand things down to the fundamentals and foundations. I am soooo grateful for you and can't wait to see where our journeys take us...much love, mama♥️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Aw. Love this. Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@Loveleighf]

That was the best advice I have ever received thank you ☺️

[@jadesaxby4949]

The video is very helpful! Your new course will be a hit!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Jade! 💕💕

[@patwalkins2061]

So interesting and well explained .

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks Pat!

[@whatifitnt]

Thank You, Jenna. This really got me to thinking 🤔 💭 I’m one that says 🤩 ooooh aaaah, I really like this or that artist’s work, I’m gonna try that! Then ☺️I get all bummed out and give up when it doesn’t even look anything like what I wanted it to look 👀 like! 😤😭🤧🥴 I’ll make a point of shifting into the tips you mentioned here and see what happens 🤩💖✨

[@kassiedavidson-tooby6047]

Thank you for this, I needed to hear this! I’m going through therapy to correct my negative voice and it was like a light bulb moment to hear you say how it can affect one’s work as an artist. I am new to watercolour and find it so helpful for relaxing but I am totally guilty of all three of your reasons. Thank you so much for your advice and inspiration. Kassie x

[@wanderingcreativity]

Thanks Friend it’s ever so growing as I craft drawings! Well said 👏

[@sirhans15]

Literally was just talking about this with my husband. Thanks for sharing your perspective. ❤

[@lindakuck5981]

I am a beginner and my own worst enemy. Thank you for this!

[@aliciaross4813]

This is so good! Thank you. 💛

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@carynbrame4904]

Thank you for this. Since I started back doing my art, I have felt my creativity somehow stifled. It's like my creative mojo packed it's bags and left. I remember as a kid, I was always drawing, coloring, creating something. Even back 20 some years ago, before tech, before social media I remember having all these ideas and actually doing them. Then Photoshop came along and that's all I did. The past 10 years I have been trying to practice or just do some art daily and every time I sit down, it seems like a huge scary thing to do. You are so right about all three points. Comparison is a big one for mer and it does steal joy. Remember that song, "video killed the radio star"? Social Media killed the artist's creativity. Funny though it was through social media I found your video, lol. SM has it's place for artists, I know I have to control it, I am happier when I'm not constantly on it. Thank you again.

[@tanyamalan6234]

My lightbulb moment was the "comparison and imposter syndrome". I constantly question my ability and what the outcome will be. The self "what ifs" can be hectic and debilitating at times, even though I do get positive feedback from folks who see my art. I am self taught, which makes me feel inferior to those who have actually studied the subject. All my work has been subject to trial and error, but I do love watercolor.

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

Thanks for sharing that, Tanya! Embrace where you're at and I hope that imposter syndrome dissipates as you enjoy your painting process! 💕

[@tanyamalan6234]

Thank you so much Jenna❣️ I love watching your videos and tutorials, they are informative and your art is inspirational❣️ I often watch them to relax too! Regards from Cape Town 🇿🇦

[@justvisiting4122]

This is so good, I appreciate your approach to art-the technical and the thoughtful, the art skills and the business skills, pulling in the total picture of aspects needed for an Artist! ❤️

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@Skunkforge]

Remembering that "style is a path" is sooOOO important. It means we can have an identity while still allowing for improvement and growth!

[@michelleramsey4302]

Great video..thank you...I needed this

[@ButterFly-cw7sj]

I love this video. It reminded me of what I had been doing the past years and I just realized why I haven't improved much. I've just been watching lots of videos, copying others' works and just comparing their work with mine, and feeling sooo frustrated in the end.. that it makes me stop painting cos I can't even get a quarter of what the artist has done. Whoooo.. this video just blew my mind away. Now, I don't know exactly where to start. After collecting too much info and watching tons of videos, where do I begin ..?

[@jennyingram2981]

Thank you for compacting your years of insight within this video.🙏Have you done a TED talk? You should if you haven’t ❤

[@Waterpopgifts]

Thank you for sharing what you do with us! You are so very helpful

[@SarahNotSara]

This was exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much Jenna.

[@kristieprice6698]

This was really good advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@suzeca-22]

I used to follow Paul Clark’s tutorials. I was a beginner and his tutorials really helped me to level up. I was finally able to turn out some paintings that I liked! But over time I began to be unsatisfied with the same colors he used all the time. So I’d veer off and started using my own. Then further down I became unsatisfied because it seemed like I was just making paintings that looked like his. I’d try to paint my own and I did make a few that I really liked but it was a struggle and most of the time I felt lost. His tutorials gave me direction… what to do next. I kind of stalled at that point. His tutorials dont really interest me anymore but I don’t like the constant struggle of me not understanding what to do next.. then spend the rest of the time trying to rescue it.

[@lpooqw]

Thank you a thousand times💙🥰

[@lindajauron-mills3109]

Awesome! Just what I needed!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

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[@r01ana]

Flow state! In life - in art!!❤️

[@Philrwitt]

very helpful thanks jenna ,,,

[@katemccarthy2463]

Drawing is really what I want to do, improve, learn and develop. I love watercolour, even though it sends me crazy sometimes. 😄

[@artwiths2781]

amazing info, thanks a lot ❤️

[@judithwilliams5185]

I really appreciate this. I’m on this path, listening to Joe Dispenza’s audiobooks and other things. My thoughts are so in line with this video. Thank you.