I used to struggle through a new painting scene, and then run from it like I was fleeing a fire. Over the years it became clear to me, however, that the more often I repeated a subject, the better my paintings became.

I've realized that it's never too late to start again! My first version of a scene is much more likely to show me what I don’t know about my subject yet than it is to be the best version I could paint. My painting process has evolved to show a commitment to my reference photo that I never had at the beginning; a willingness to paint the scene up to twenty times in the search for the version that feels the most like me.

Painting a scene again after time has passed is also a great way to evaluate growth and see how your style has evolved over the years.

Resources and Links to Help You:

Visit the World Watercolor Month website and find out how you can support our charitable partner, the Dreaming Zebra Foundation, in their goal of bringing art to kids in need and fostering creativity all over the world.
Shop the souvenir shop for exclusive 2020 WWM merchandise, and enter to win prizes from our sponsors: https://worldwatercolormonth.com

I teach artists how to fall in love with their own work and become their own favorite artist in my online watercolor classes and community: https://learn.angelafehr.com

Supplies Used Today:
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Watercolor Paint: Green Gold, Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Sienna http://bit.ly/2Z9jEQG

Brushes:
Da Vinci Forte Mottler 20 mm https://bit.ly/30ZhELm
Cheap Joe's Loose Goose Dagger Striper #1 http://bit.ly/2ls9rZm

Paper: Arches 140# cold press

My palette is made by Robax: https://www.robax.com/palettes.html