I changed my mind!

Following my creative intuition

I did! And there’s lots I’ve changed my mind about recently. I wanted to blurt them all out and thought what better way than my newsletter, where I can give my readers front door access to the inner workings of my mind:

Things I’ve changed my mind about

• I enjoy taking my time and fully embrace taking in new inspiration slowly and with intention. However there are two creative wolves that exist within me. The other craves speed and to splash paint around. Maybe my ink and gouache will be better suited for reaching my children’s book and other project goals? Let’s see.

• Speaking of gouache, I’ve changed my mind about watercolor being the superior paint. I thought I wanted brighter colors and the pride of watercolor mastery! But what I really want are flat washes and not breaking out into a nervous sweat every time I want to color something.

• We’ve talked about paint so I must also mention paper. I don’t believe in needing fancy paper anymore. That’s not to say that I haven’t bought any. I’ve bought several different kinds that I’m “saving” for, I don’t know, the aquarelle apocalypse. As it turns out though, Canson pads and Fluid blocks do the job just fine.

• I always thought I had to work bigger for books or client work in general but I’m learning that’s not the case. Not only does working bigger change my ink lines in a way that I don’t like but with a ruler and good scanner, any piece can be blown up to the right size. Maybe one day I’ll see the virtues of working larger but I’m just a letter size girl at heart.

I thought this list would be longer but it felt good to write nonetheless. Maybe you’ll notice the impact of these changes here in the future? Or maybe you won’t! Who can really say. All I know is I’m following my creative intuition and open to what comes of it.

Have you changed your mind about anything lately? Let me know in the comments.

Until next time,

Jade

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