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What a fun class! Like someone said, this is an art lesson and a therapy session- exactly! 💕

To get rid of imposter syndrome and focus on finding our art style, we need to retrain our thoughts. Change “practice” to “play”, let go of our need to be perfect, and be willing to evolve over time.

Link to watch the replay here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128998121

Replay crew, we love you! Let me know if you have any questions while you’re working through the lesson. I can’t wait to see your pictures of exploration in the group chat.

Other links from class:

Watercolor pencils: https://amzn.to/4jWTh6J

Watercolor pastels: https://amzn.to/4mnWOwE

Liquid watercolor: https://amzn.to/4djVAy5

Flower color guide book: https://amzn.to/3GTWGVe

Flower color theory book: https://amzn.to/3ET8s1K

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Ann Mokler

That was a beautiful lesson. Affirming and freeing! Thank you!

Bear Raeb Barrett

I forgot about the class lol and here I was doodling

Luella

Awesome class! Thanks Kristin

Anwar Molani

Now I know that I suffered from imposter syndrome all my life. Always scared to do something because I didn't think I was good enough. Now I paint, write poetry, I am an actor, I write, I play golf which seemed very scary and I did not want to embarrass myself and many many things like Tennis, cooking, gardening, etc. I enjoy everything. I do not care now if I am good at all the things I do but it does make me happy and people around me happier. Kristin's live class is excellent today because she touched on this subject. Ignore all the people who make negative comments about any of the things you do. As long as it is legal and not hurting anyone and give you joy, keep doing'em. I loved this class and now my entire watercolor book is filled with trees and strawberries and abstract forms. lol.

katy

What a great attitude. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that had felt like that. I am pretty much a perfectionist & I doubt I will change at my ripe old age! When I paint the tiny pictures, I will take a picture of mine and send it to my son. He will tell me that it looks great, and I say "But you should see how good the teacher's". And then it is "How many chickens have you painted, and how many has she painted?" I have to learn that I am not perfect, but I am having fun!

Marian

Also, Kristin - something I learned a long time ago - when someone pays you a compliment, simply say "thank you" and stop. I used to self deprecate, or find excuses to somehow not accept the compliment. I am good at some things, better at others, and I stink at others (skiing and photography, for starters.... LOL), so, I began to recognize that what other people may find is some amazing talent is simply something they admire, and I admire the work others do that I'm not that talented at, so it all balances out. And even if we're talented, we still have to practice (play?) at it. Athletes may have natural talent, but only a fraction of people make it to the pros, and they work at it. This is fun and relaxing and a hobby for me, so I don't put too much pressure on myself except for MYSELF. I want to be better for me, and if others love it, that's a bonus.