What I Learned From My Art Community

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

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[@claychick100]

Thanks for this Kris. You are dead on with this advice. I think finding other artists that “get” what we do is so necessary in our growth. I just returned from a week long watercolor workshop and I am brimming with new ideas and techniques that have already moved me closer to where I want to be artistically. Community feeds our progress!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Yes! I completely agree. I also recently took a workshop and felt the same way. It is like "priming the pump" with inspiration and instruction. I wish you all the best in your journey. ~Kris

[@libellula3313]

I’m loving it, and starting a small Plein Air group here in the French Pyrenees! Artists are naturally gregarious wanting to look at other work and show.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Wow! The French Pyrenees! Sounds wonderful.

[@annettehansen6329]

I love workshops/classes. They are a bit hard to find though. I live in a a town of 10,000 that has a college, but they don’t have classes. I have tried to find a plein air group also, but nothing around.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I have also taken online workshops and have found them to be very beneficial. They are also usually less expensive than their in-person counterparts. :-)

[@TerryColas]

Great ideas, Kris. Thanks for sharing your journey. Very encouraging.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@delphinewood7519]

Thanks for sharing !

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. :-) ~Kris

[@rachelkashani]

Wonderful tips

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thank you!!

[@oliferous]

Do you have any recommendations for any plein air groups? I'm in the Seattle area so I know there's gotta be some fun ones around! Thanks!!

[@oliferous]

I really miss the Daniel Smith store! I was just starting watercolor painting right before all the covid closures so I never got a chance to go to any of their classes/workshops..so sad!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I agree

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

The Northwest Watercolor Society has a plein air group that paints weekly. You have to be a member of NWS. There is also PAWA - Plein Air Artists of Washington State. Check it out.

[@dutchcinephile1362]

I make my art alone Because i have no interest to listen to others bs advice That Almost killed my art

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I wish all the best in your art journey.