Freehand Acrylic Bird | Sketchbook Diary | Holistic Art Process
Apr 16, 2024
Another messy freehand birdie for my sketchbook in less than 15 minutes.
I googled bird and the first one that came up was a cute little pudgy robin, so I went with it…
I was in the mood for careless splodges not serious detail, so I did just that and slowly created this cute little fella.
Trying to be carefree in my paint brush strokes and approach as I create a true ish representation of this familiar little bird. Layers of wet on wet strokes representing textures and tiny feathers, eventually bring this little guy to life.
A simple example of me taking 15 minutes out of my day to create a snippet of joy in my sketchbook…
A reminder that not every creative or painting session has to be an elaborate and serious one.
Something I could take on myself at the moment as I have been avoiding my creative work because a large painting I started a few weeks ago sits front and centre in my studio, looming impatiently for my return. Like an intimidating tangible piece of evidence of my own creative resistance.
Maybe I’m not ready to jump into the big painting again (I know the time will come), but forgiving myself for that and showing up and doing something less intimidating with no attachment to the outcome will keep filling me up and fuelling my journey as I ride this creative ebb and flow.
What do you need to forgive yourself for this week? Let me know. Send me a DM on Instagram @samhortonstudio or email me at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.
Take care,
Sam x
Sam Horton is a professional artist, passionate about the links between art, creativity and well-being.
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Paints: Matisse Flow Acrylics
Surface: Moleskin Watercolour Sketchbook
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