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Have you ever sat in front of the canvas and heard that little voice whisper: “This isn’t good enough”? Or felt the performance anxiety that almost keeps you from starting at all? You’re not alone. Many painters – both beginners and experienced – meet this inner critic again and again. I like to cal...

Have you ever mixed eagerly on your palette – only to end up with a dull, brownish mess instead of vibrant, fresh colors? You’re not alone! Creating harmony in colors without them becoming muddy is one of the most common challenges painters face.

Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you gai...

Have you ever stood in front of a painting you’re working on, brush in hand, and wondered if you should add just one more stroke? That little doubt sneaks in: Is it finished now… or does it need something more?

This is one of the most common questions I hear – and no wonder. Knowing when to stop is...

Have you ever stood in front of a completely blank canvas – and felt paralyzed? Maybe your head is full of ideas, but none of them seem to land on the canvas. Or you just stare at that white surface thinking: “Where on earth do I begin?”

You’re not alone. In a recent survey, many said that getting ...

We all know that feeling.

You finally carve out time to paint. You make a cup of tea, clear your space, sit down at your table — and then… nothing.

The ideas don’t flow.
The colors feel wrong.
The energy you hoped to tap into? It’s nowhere to be found.

And soon, that familiar voice creeps in:

“May...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking,
"This isn't good enough..."
"I wish I could paint like her..."
"Maybe I'm not really an artist..."

If so, you're in good company.

I hear this from women all the time — creative, thoughtful women like you — who are brave enough to pick up a brush but still feel ...

Ever sat in front of your canvas, brush in hand, and… nothing? No spark, no flow, no idea what to paint — just a quiet, grey kind of “meh” in your chest?

You're not alone.

I’ve been there more times than I can count. Sometimes I blame the weather (hello, grey Norwegian skies). Other times it’s jus...

It might sound strange, but here’s something I’ve learned again and again — too much freedom can actually block creativity.

Ever stood in front of your art supplies, totally overwhelmed? Rows of paints. A basket full of brushes. Dozens of surfaces to choose from. And somehow… it feels harder to sta...

💬 “Is it done… or are you just done with it? Here’s how to know — and what not to do at the final stage.”

You’ve been working on your painting for hours (or days, or weeks). You’re exhausted. The studio’s a mess. You’re emotionally drained.

And the question appears: “Is it finished?”

The truth? T...

Inspiration doesn't always arrive like a lightning bolt.

Sometimes, it tiptoes in quietly… when you step out the door.

I remember one grey day, standing just outside my studio, arms crossed, completely uninspired. I had paints. I had time. But the spark? Gone.

And then I saw it — the soft lines o...

💬 “Layers create depth, mystery, and emotion — but only if you avoid these common traps.”

If you love abstract painting, you’ve probably fallen in love with layers — those beautiful veils of color, marks, and texture that give a painting its soul.

But let’s be honest: sometimes layering feels m...

There’s something magical that happens when you bring your paints outdoors.

The way the breeze catches your hair.
The scent of warm earth and flowers.
The light shifting across your canvas as the sun moves.

It’s not just painting — it becomes an experience.
A moment where time slows down.
Where pe...