114. How to Finish Difficult Paintings

Finishing difficult paintings. I think we all have one (or two or three) faced against a wall or at the back of a cupboard, those difficult paintings that we just can’t seem to face completing. I know that you know what I’m talking about. Well, I have some artistic medicine for you today. In this month’s episode, I’m walking you through 20 tips that I use in my own art practice to help me finish difficult paintings. All tips are super practical and down to earth and I hope will really help you find your flow with completing those tricky artworks. If you'd like to see me working on my own difficult painting as I cat through these points, then be sure to check out the Youtube video: And if you'd like to download a PDF of the 20 tips I walk you through, sign up to receive them here: In this episode, you’ll learn about: Managing emotions: Not getting upset when faced with challenges and understanding that each artwork has its own timeline. Subconscious insights: Putting the painting aside in a visible place allows the subconscious mind to provide insights over time. Intuitive decision-making: Resting conscious attention on the painting and relying on intuition to determine what it needs. Time investment: Recognizing the importance of giving the painting enough time, as certain edits may require extensive work. Letting go: Being open to letting go of beloved aspects of the artwork ("killing your darlings") in order to move forward and follow intuition. Refreshing perspectives: Taking breaks, enjoying tea or coffee, and stepping back to evaluate progress. Different viewpoints: Taking photos of the painting to gain a fresh perspective and using black and white photos to assess value contrast. Links: Youtube video: direct link to 20 tips pdf: Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's education website Suse's art website Suse’s Youtube Channel Suse's Facebook

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114. How to Finish Difficult Paintings is an episode from Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast by Susan Nethercote.

This episode is 00:28:44 long.

This episode was published on Jun 15, 2023.

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