Ivy Newport's video: Ink and Watercolor - Part 2

I have never been one to do these kinds of challenges and to be honest, when I have tried I typically fail hard! LOL. For some reason, this one appears to be sticking...and here are the TOP 4 reasons why I think that’s happening: 1. I’m working small and in a sketchbook. This allows me to have a small session of creating (2 hrs approx) so I can squeeze it into my life and working in a sketchbook makes it less precious. 2. I’ve limited my supplies. This is a big one for me. I tend to overcomplicate my process at times and end up using waaaay too many mediums...which is fun but adds to the overall scope of the project. By having a very limited selection of mediums this helps streamline the creative process and reduces decision making. 3. Someone else is telling me what to do! By following a word prompt, I don’t have to decide what the piece is going to be about. I have a word, I think of how I want to express that word and then off I go. Sometimes the blank page and endless options can lead me to overwhelm aka NOT making ART! 4. I’m creating each piece with a similar style, similar mark-making, and line work. I’m approaching each piece with a similar style - this limits the decisions I need to make. It also allows me to create cohesion within this series of works. These conclusions have helped me see how a daily practice can be more approachable and effective. I hope these concepts might spark some ideas for you too! Happy creating! -=-=-=-=- ❤ ENJOY THE ENTIRE LESSON: https://lessons.ivynewport.com/ink-and-watercolor -=-=-=-=- ❤ Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ivynewport?sub_confirmation=1 -=-=-=-=- Want to learn more about our wonderful creative community and begin your creative journey? Make sure to visit and learn more below: ► Website: https://ivynewport.com/ ► Studioworks: http://studioworkscreative.com/ ► Instagram: http://instagram.com/ivynewport ► Join our amazing Facebook creative community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ivynewportstudents/ -=-=-=-=- ❤ More FREE Creative Lessons Website: https://ivynewport.com/free-lessons -=-=-=-=- ○ Resources and Supply List (Affiliate Links) • Canson Watercolor Sketchbook https://amzn.to/375uH0K • Winsor & Newton watercolor paint in Black https://amzn.to/3iTxzQS • Arteza Gouache Paint in Titanium White https://amzn.to/3djy4SW • Yasutomo Sumi-E Watercolor - Pale Gold https://bit.ly/2GO316a • Pigma Micron Pens in Sizes 0.2 and 0.3 https://amzn.to/3nDfPwJ • Sakura Gellyroll White Pen 0.8 https://amzn.to/33RTJPe • Fine Poska Pen White https://amzn.to/3dkg2jz • Bic Pencil HB 0.7mm https://amzn.to/3nIQJwj • Pental Orenz 0.2 pencil https://amzn.to/2SRzsCM • Princeton Neptune https://amzn.to/3iPVVL5 Princeton Neptune https://bit.ly/2GTlr5m Tombow Mono Zero Eraser https://amzn.to/34PABAz