Framing a Watercolour Painting: How to Cut Mats and Assemble a Chop Frame Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-10-19 | Framing a Watercolour Painting: How to Cut Mats and Assemble a Chop Frame
Unexpected Connection: How My Past Influenced My Art Freedom (Bicycle Painting Adventure) Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-09-29 | I knew it would be a fun addition to my artistic journey to use an electric bicycle to travel to local places to paint, but I had no idea that I would find a true connection between my artistic self and my past cycling experiences. Affiliate link below, I receive a small commission when you place an order. Thank you to GoTrax.ca for giving me the CTI 2 Electric Bicycle to try. I've experienced wonderful customer service from them and when the first bicycle I was shipped arrived with some issues (not their fault), they responded quickly and sent a replacement bike that has been a delight to ride. Check out the bicycle on their site here: bit.ly/47Lwbuu USE THIS DISCOUNT CODE!! Angela Fehr Watercolour-100If you're shopping for an e-bike and you're like me, not really up to the challenge of getting in shape for cycling season, a cruiser style bike is the way to go. The seat is comfortable, the tires offer a pretty smooth ride even on the rough gravel I tested it on, and the speed is just right for enjoying the views while being able to put some pretty good mileage on in an afternoon. Set up was easier than the booklet included with the bike suggested, with quite a few of the steps outlined already done for you. They send all the tools you'll need to set the bike up, except a pump for the tires. It's useful to have a second person with a little bit of wrenching experience on hand to help with setup. My husband saw me muddling along and sped up the process when he noticed I had the fork turned backward while trying to mount the handlebars to the frame. We got the bike assembled in less than an hour and after charging the bike overnight, I was riding the next day. Take your first ride in a level place with a long straight stretch so you can get used to the pedal assist and the boost of speed it provides. Make sure you test the brakes first so you can ride confidently! My additional modification was adding some non-slip matting to the back rack so I can set my paint palette on the rack as a little table while sketching on location. It's a little hack that makes a big difference for an on-the-go painter. The first time I rode this bike I met a dirt biker on the road who was SO curious about my e-bike. He offered to trade bikes so we could test drive each other's rigs! I'm still chuckling over the idea of jumping on his high-powered dirt bike (I was wearing a skirt at the time!) but I love that my bike turned into a conversation starter between me and someone I would probably never have the opportunity to visit with. It was a fun exchange!
Discovering Greece: Watercolour Painting Adventures with Angela Fehr and The Blue Walk Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-08-09 | I visited Greece for the very first time in May of this year and I want to share an overview of our experience with you. This video includes an interview with Jeannette & Suzy, owners of The Blue Walk, and I really enjoyed talking with them about why they curate and guide these small-group walking tours and the benefits of seeing a new country off the tour bus and at a slower pace. Would you like to experience Greece with me? Using your sketchbook and watercolor to slow down and savor the experience is so powerful! I'll be repeating this trip in May 2025, and adding Italy as a second option. Find out more about my upcoming painting workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshopsThe Blue Walk also curates travel for non-artists, or for your small group. Contact them here: thebluewalk.com
Wild & Free 30 Minute Painting: You can do it too! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-08-01 | I'm going to talk about the process of creating quick watercolor paintings that take around 30 minutes to complete. If you're painting on location or just pressed for time, this quick sketching process is powerful for your artistic growth, empowering faster decision making, good observation and strengthening technique.SPECIAL OFFER: $30 OFF Back to the BrushThis course is designed to help you overcome procrastination and self-criticism and get painting again! Save $30 if you enroll before August 5th using code BB302024heartledartist.com/courses/back-to-the-brush?coupon=bb302024
A Taste of Watercolor Experimentation: July in the Heart-Led Artist Journey Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-08-01 | The clips in this video are from the full length lessons in the Heart-Led Artist Journey; my online membership with watercolor lessons, artist inspiration and reinforcement of the freedom you get to have as an artist. You can become your own favourite artist! Try the Heart-Led Artist Journey for a month and see if it prompts inspiration and growth for you! heartledartist.com
You can paint loosely too! Watercolor Painting from Intuition: 30 minute demonstration Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-07-26 | It's easy to feel defined by our limitations in art, but true freedom comes in letting yourself feel free to simply love the process, look for the beauty and trust that growth will come with time. Taking time to paint without a specific plan is one way of developing good instincts for composition and design, and I recommend it be a part of your painting practice on a regular basis. I paint an intuitive exploration painting at least once a week and many of these never turn into anything amazing, but they serve a purpose of setting my intention for a painting session, awakening my curiosity, prompting experimentation and risk-taking, and helping me observe watercolor and become more responsive during the painting process. I'm a Blick Art Supplies, Rockwell Art & Lebenzon Paintbrushes Affiliate.Supplies Used: Watercolor is from Rockwellart.ca, I'm using the Angela's Favorite sets: Set 4, Visible Peace and Set 2, Midnight Flower. Use code Angela01 when you order and save 10% off your order (minimum $60): rockwellart.ca/en-ca/collections/angelas-favoriteLebenzon Brushes are my magic wands of mark making! The brushes I'm using are the 1.5 and 2" large goat/synthetic brushes. You can order them here, using code ANGELA to save 20% off during July for #worldwatercolormonth : bit.ly/3QFA8YUNeocolor II yellow ochre: bit.ly/3psSPpNKuretake Zig white acrylic ink pen: bit.ly/3VGIF0Udon't forget to tag your work #worldwatercolormonth and #angelafehr and share it with the world! I'd love to see it.
Paint the Eiffel Tower in Watercolor in 30 minutes or less. Full painting demonstration Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-07-19 | Simplifying an urban landscape painting into a 30 minute painting was the challenge I set for myself in this watercolor painting lesson. Beginners or intermediate watercolor artists looking to simplify and speed up their painting process will learn how I simplify an urban scene, this view of Paris from the Arc D'Triomphe featuring a gorgeous shot of the Eiffel Tower. You can paint along with me and develop your own intuitive, open-ended painting practice!You can download the reference photo here: drive.google.com/file/d/1W70bcN2CbPebwcAk-bJsmHn72ixQJV-1/view?usp=sharingSupplies Used: (please note that I am a Blick Art Materials affiliate and when you order using the links below, I receive a small commission. Thank you!)My @DANIELSMITHArtistColor dot card on Daniel Smith's site: danielsmith.com/artists/artist-dot-cards/angela-fehrs-dot-cardTo order I recommend using this list at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJbPaper is Arches cold press, 140 lb (300gsm). bit.ly/3G0O2i7Brushes: Princeton Long Round size 12 bit.ly/princeton12Lebenzon goat/synthetic handmade brush, I'm linking to the 1" medium but the 1.5 inch medium or large are also very good, depending on how large you paint (use code ANGELA when you order to save 20% off in July 2024) bit.ly/3QFA8YU18 well Mijello palette with rubber sealing gasket on Amazon (affiliate link): amzn.to/3W59Vq1
Paint a Watercolor Cedar Tree in 20 Minutes! Direct Watercolor with Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-07-12 | It's #worldwatercolormonth ! Paint along with me as I sketch a tree in watercolor from my recent trip to Santa Fe. Supplies linked below (affiliate links). Would you like to paint with me in person? I have studio workshops and travel painting adventures open for registration now! Join me in Bar Harbor, Maine, in Tucson, Arizona, in Costa Rica, Greece or Italy! More info here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshopsSupplies used in this video:Kilimanjaro Bright White Paintbook: Cheap Joe's Art Stuff12 round Rosemary sable brushDa Vinci 20 mm Forte Mottler Brush (flat brush): bit.ly/30ZhELmLebenzon 1.5 inch large goat/synthetic brush: Use code ANGELA to save! bit.ly/38UanRcPaint: Daniel Smith - Zoisite Genuine, Green Gold, Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Venetian Red bit.ly/3iZKXJbRockwell Lapis Brown, use code Angela01 to save 10% on orders over $60 bit.ly/3RJVfeJ Music Credits: Clean Soul Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Paint an Abstract Landscape in Watercolor in less than 40 minutes! Angela Fehr Watercolour Tutorial Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-07-05 | In less than 40 minutes you can create a beautiful watercolor painting and grow your skills in technique and intuitive self-expression. Paint along with me as I use a thumbnail sketch to inspire my painting and work with colors I love. Every painting is a journey of discovery!Supplies Used in this Painting Video: Please note that some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you place an order. Thank you!Paper: Fabriano 100% cotton watercolor block, cold press, 140lbbit.ly/3L5v6TMPaint: Rockwell Watercolor, Magic Wizard, Morai Witch, Light Turquoise rockwellart.ca Use code Angela01 when you shop on the Rockwell site and save 10% off your order (minimum order $60)Brush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes - I love the 1.5 inch large goat/synthetic brush. use code ANGELA to get a special discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsqGeneral's Sketching Pencil 4B: bit.ly/3PV5EUSSilicone Stylus: amzn.to/3RI6EePKuretake White Acrylic Brush Pen bit.ly/3VGIF0UNeocolor II water soluble wax pastel, sepia & light grey: bit.ly/3psSPpNVan Gogh: The Life biography by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith amzn.to/4eEFEqxLearn with me! Sign up for watercolor inspiration in your inbox every week. If what I shared about my artistic growth and values meant something to you, you'll love my weekly emails and find them valuable for your own creative growth and inspiration: angelafehr.com#worldwatercolormonth @Doodlewash @rockwellartcanada5761
What happens when you pair Art & Travel? Unpacking travel watercolor workshops. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-06-14 | Does taking a travel art workshop help you to grow as an artist? What if your workshop doesn't include studio time - what will you learn on the go as you visit new places? How does a travel art workshop compare with a studio workshop? I'm sharing a look at travel workshops after my recent trip to paint en plein air in Greece, and I'm going to walk you through the differences in the two types of art workshop that I teach and what you can expect to learn in these very different settings. Additionally, I'm going to share info on my upcoming travel workshops and a bit of a look at what happened when 16 watercolor painters met in Greece to paint, eat and see the sights! More information on all my upcoming in person workshop can be found here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshopsBar Harbor, Maine, September 30-October 4 2024: madelineartschool.com/shop/plein-air-painting/angela-fehr/brave-spontaneous-watercolor-landscapes-2Costa Rica, January 4-18, 2025: artsafari.co.uk/art-holiday/pura-vida-costa-rica-painting-holidayTucson, Arizona, January 20-24, 2025: madelineartschool.com/shop/plein-air-painting/angela-fehr/breaking-free-playful-experimental-watercolorGreece, April 22-May 4, 2025: thebluewalk.com/watercolor-workshop-in-greece-with-angela-fehrLake Como, Italy, May 5-11, 2025: thebluewalk.com/watercolor-workshop-in-italyCurrently traveling and working with the following companies to create these art & travel experiences. Contact them directly if you have questions about a particular workshop or want to see what else they have on their calendar:The Blue Walk: thebluewalk.comArt Safari: artsafari.co.ukMadeline Island School of the Arts: madelineartschool.com
What do art & travel have in common? Talking Greece with the Blue Walk Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-06-13 | Next week I'll be sharing a longer look at my trip to Greece and the entire interview with Jeannette Candau & Suzy Schutz of the Blue Walk, but I couldn't wait to share this little gem from our conversation as we talk about the inevitably of travel taking you out of your comfort zone and what this teaches us. Art and travel are connected in this; often as artists we feel like if we're uncomfortable, we're doing something wrong, but this couldn't be further from the truth! Discomfort is necessary for growth and can be welcomed. I'm teaching in Greece again next year! Join me in Greece, or Lake Como, Italy, spring 2025. More information here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshopsInterested in finding out more about the Blue Walk and the walking vacations hosted by Jeannette & Suzy? Click here: thebluewalk.com
How-To: Mounting Watercolor on Wood Panel (2024 UPDATE) Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-05-24 | I first posted a tutorial on how to mount a watercolor painting on a birch panel back in 2016, and it's become a much more widespread practice in the past few years. My process for mounting a painting on panel has changed a bit over the years, so I can ensure a better outcome, and I'm sharing those changes in this video. Supplies Needed: (When you purchase using these links, I get a small commission. Thank you!)Gesso or Primer: I use this super primer amzn.to/3WFywUjGolden Extra Heavy Gel Medium [Scroll down the list to select the size you want]: http://bit.ly/2ghLfc6Krylon Kamar Varnish Spray: http://bit.ly/2fS7XqMDorland Wax Medium: http://bit.ly/2ghPFjeWood Panel slightly smaller than your paintingSharp knife for trimming the edges, sandpaper for smoothingBrushes for applying the mediumLint free cloth for applying wax and buffingI find this method works best on 140 lb paper, as thicker paper might not adhere as evenly to the panel.Learn with me! Mentorship for heart-prioritizing artists: angelafehr.com
Making great art is like getting struck by lightning? Conversation between Ian Roberts & Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-04-26 | We all hope to make great art, but how can you know if what you are making has the potential to be great? Can you reconcile yourself to the idea that you might consider yourself lucky to make only one or two truly great paintings in your lifetime? If you truly can't identify your own greatest work, how can you commit to painting and find joy in the practice of art? Ian Roberts @IanRobertsMasteringComposition and I talked about some of these ideas in a recent conversation and I wanted to share a piece of that conversation with you. The entirety of the interview is available to members of the Heart-Led Artist Journey, an identity and skill development series for artists available at heartledartist.com Ian's website: ianroberts.comAmazon affiliate links: Mastering Composition: amzn.to/3Jz3fLcCreative Authenticity: amzn.to/3w5EYsVSign up here for my email list and weekly artistic mindset encouragement for artists: angelafehr.com
Design & Freedom in Art & Watercolour: Frozen Waterfall Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-04-24 | Full video series; new lessons added monthly: heartledartist.com/courses/heart-led-artist-journeyThe Heart-Led Artist Journey is not about learning to paint like me; it's designed to help you find freedom to paint the way you were uniquely designed to. As I model my own artistic journey and the principles that inform it, and how I teach myself how to grow in skill and expression, you will be shown principles and exercises to apply to your own practice in a way that suits your learning style, interests and approach to art. There is a time for copying other artists; it's a great way to learn techniques. But when you are ready to start stepping into your own identity as an artist, there's no better way than with a strong mentor; one who opens up their practice with humility and generosity, while allowing you to find your own definition of what your art is meant to be. Join the Heart-Led Artist Journey today: heartledartist.com/courses/heart-led-artist-journey
Introducing Angela Fehrs Heart-Led Artist Journey: Snow Day Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-03-01 | Walk with me every month, developing your artistic self & your art as I lead by example and share my own journey.Each month in the Heart-Led Artist Journey you'll receive:1. An artist lecture describing a principle of artistic identity & action steps to develop your own authentic creative practice.2. A studio process video sharing how Angela Fehr works through her intuitive, instinctive creative process, as it evolves.3. A printable worksheet or guide offering questions for skill or style development.4. Semi-monthly (minimum 8 annually) video broadcasts with Q&A or live painting demonstration.5. Class week: Students are encouraged to interact in an online discussion group one week per month, sharing what you've been working on through the month.6. Weekly emails & periodic bonus content, guest artist interviews and more; offering a deeper look at the month's scope & focus.Find out more and join: heartledartist.com/courses/heart-led-artist-journey
Supplies for a Portable Watercolor Travel Kit: Guide for Angela Fehr watercolour workshops Angela Fehr Watercolour 2024-02-12 | What watercolour painting supplies are best for travel, especially if you plan to be painting en plein air - on location? Here is what I bring when I travel to art workshops. This kit will fit in a backpack or carryon luggage and is light enough to carry easily. It's not better to overpack; while you think you want all those extra supplies, it's going to take you longer to set up and take down your materials, and weigh a lot more, and you'll end up painting less if you bring too much stuff.This is the kit I bring, the basics fit in a 9x12 inch pouch and I add some extra paper when I plan to paint a lot. I have brought this kit to Italy, England, to Prince Edward Island, Arizona and hiking in my home area as well, and I treasure the memories my watercolour sketchbooks hold. Links below are affiliate links. When you place an order you help sponsor this channel. Thank you!Paint and palette: Bring the color palette you are accustomed to. I like this portable palette from Mijello for travel. LINK: amzn.to/3HCWuqcThe paint colors I’ll be using most will likely be these from my Daniel Smith dot card: dickblick.com/myaccount/blicku/hxxdx2g5wmruxAussie Red GoldCarmineCobalt Teal BlueCobalt Violet DeepGreen GoldHematite Burnt Scarlet GenuineLavenderMars YellowMoonglowNickel Azo YellowOpera PinkPhthalo TurquoiseQuinacridone SiennaRose of UltramarineSodalite GenuineVenetian RedVerditer BlueZoisite Genuine...and Payne's Grey or Payne's Blue GreyManganese Violet from Schmincke: bit.ly/33Pm9XlLittle extra colours in my palette right now: Bloodstone by Daniel Smith Horizon Blue - HolbeinNOTE: If you are filling your palette with paint, please try to do this several days before you plan to travel, so that the paint has time to dry in the palette. And note that honey based paints (Sennelier and M Graham for example) do not set firmly and will often ooze during travel and make a huge mess. Glad Press & Seal wrap can help add another layer of protection to keep wet paint from spilling in your palette.Brushes: your favorite brushes (I like round natural brushes or soft synthetic with long, flexible bristles, but a variety of brushes is helpful for making different marks.) Travel brushes can be nice although if you have a good brush roll for travel, full size brushes don’t take up much more room than travel brushes. The brushes in this video are made by Rosemary & Co:rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/travel-brushesI use the R2 and R9 brushes from this travel line. My favourite Escoda Versatil #10 rigger: bit.ly/3txbugaPaper: You can keep it as simple as a sketchbook, but if you paint quickly like me, it's nice to have multiple options that fit in a backpack. I will be bringing a couple of watercolor sketchbooks:My favourite Etchr Perfect Sketchbook Limited Edition: etchrlab.com/products/tps-signature-series-2023-cold-press9x12 Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paintbooks: cheapjoes.com/kilimanjaro-original-bright-white-watercolor-paintbooks.htmlHahnemühle Watercolor Blocks: bit.ly/444JdARor a good supply of artist quality, 100% cotton paper in about 9x12 inches. The main reason for bringing both sketchbooks and paper is that while one painting is drying, I can work on another piece of paper without smearing the first painting. Arches watercolour paper at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G0O2i7Water containers: 1-2 water containers or collapsible cupsamzn.to/3vqYteLPainting board or support to tape or clip your paper to. I use corrugated plastic (cor-plast) cut slightly larger than my paper. I bring two - I can sandwich my paper in between the cor-plast and keep it smooth and clean while it’s in my suitcase. Cor-plast boards: amzn.to/3TRg0aaPaper towelsMasking tapeBulldog clips (to hold down paper when painting outdoors)Pencils, pens for sketching. I like an assortment of mark-making tools to help me feel playful when I’m sketching in a new place. Easel: (OPTIONAL) The En Plein Air Pro is my personal favourite for watercolour. Easy to set up and durable. bit.ly/3XxlzdBIf you prefer to sit when you paint, rocks can get uncomfy! Packing a folding stool (some camping stools have a zippered case and strap for carrying) might be a good idea for rural locations (i.e. locations without a cafe on site!). Want to travel with me? View my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Artist Process Planning for 2024 with Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-12-29 | Let's talk about setting artistic goals for 2024! How do you set goals that are actionable and achievable, that help you honour your own artistic process, the time you have available and your skill level? If the biggest contribution to your artistic growth is in how you show up and how often, it's important to set goals that are going to help you love your artistic practice! Download the evaluation & planner worksheet here: https://angela-fehr-art.ck.page/813dc4cea1Join the Heart-Led Artist Pathway and spend January in an artistic identity immersion course! I believe that as you grow as an artist, it becomes more important than ever to structure your own creative growth in a way that is aligned to your personal learning style, values and goals, and this four week course is designed to help you take that step as an independent, self-directed artist. Find out more and sign up here: heartledartist.com/courses/heart-led-artist-pathway-01-24
Literal to Abstract Watercolour Landscape Demonstration: Angela Fehr for Opus Art Supplies Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-12-20 | This is the full recording of the livestream demonstration by Angela Fehr for Opus Art Supplies, originally aired on Zoom, December 15 2023.@opusartsupplies invited me to share a demonstration of my watercolour landscape painting process. In this demo I'm sharing the open-ended process that I use to create intuitive, abstracted landscape paintings. I'm using a "whole package" reference photo in this session, which creates its own kind of tension and you'll see here just how difficult it can be to let go of expectations and create a painting that carries its own kind of life and expression. This conversation about process and finding space for your artist's identity and voice alongside your growth in skill and technique is the focus of my online courses at heartledartist.comThe new course intake for the 4 week course, the Heart-Led Artist Pathway, starts January 3, 2024. Join us and learn how to structure a thriving and deeply personal artistic practice! Supplies: shop in Canada at opusartsupplies.comUS partner (affiliate link) Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJbDaniel Smith Watercolours: Aussie Red Gold, Carmine, Cobalt Teal Blue, Cobalt Violet Dee, Green Gold, Hematite Burnt, Scarlet Genuine, Lavender, Mars Yellow, Moonglow, Nickel Azo Yellow, Opera Pink, Phthalo, Turquoise, Quinacridone Sienna, Rose of Ultramarine, Sodalite Genuine, Venetian Red, Verditer, Blue, Zoisite GenuineNapthamide MaroonARCHES Watercolour Paper Cold Press: 100% Cotton, 140 lb, 11” x 15” Caran d'Ache Neocolour II: SepiaWatercolour Brush: Princeton Velvet Touch Long Round #12, Escoda Rigger #10PencilsPalette: 66 well, 18” (Robax.com)You can check out my Daniel Smith profile page here: danielsmith.com/angela-fehr
Watercolour Skill Development: Creating a Sketchbook Habit Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-12-04 | I have been using a sketchbook to develop painting ideas and having a lot of fun being more playful with this process. In this video I'm trying out a NEW sketchbook from Rockwell Art, featuring Baohong paper and it actually takes watercolor pretty well! Affiliate links below:Order the Angela Fehr sketchbook here: rockwellart.ca/product/angela-artist-sketch-pad-newUse code Angela01 to save 10% on your order! ($65 minimum)Paint used in this study is also from Rockwell Art.Mars BrownCobalt BlueSea Blue BlackGold OchreI'm also a big fan of their Magic & Charm colours, like:Magic WizardOpal YellowOnat Diamond YellowLapis BrownObsidian BrownGod's BackPeach FairyAmethystIf you're not having fun with your art, why are you doing it? I'm all about rediscovering the joy (and rejecting perfectionism) of making art. Sign up for weekly artist encouragement to help you feel less alone in your art journey here: signup.angelafehr.com
If youre discouraged by your art, you need to hear this! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-11-24 | Do I have what it takes to make good art? Am I good enough to be an artist?How can I paint with confidence and freedom? Watch your self-talk when you paint! Phrases like "good enough," "perfect," and "failure" can be discouraging and self-limiting when there is so much happening during an artist's process. If you're making mistakes, you are learning. If you're painting, you're building skill in technique. And if you're painting to earn someone else's approval, you're going to struggle to find your own voice and feel confident in your style and practice. If you'd like to develop an empowered artist's mindset that is growth-oriented and focused on creating art that serves your heart, sign up for my artist email series here: signup.angelafehr.com
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What if I fail? Confronting my deepest artist fears Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-10-24 | I'm launching a new course this week and it feels like a huge risk. It's different than anything I've done before and yet, despite all the feelings of fear and failure, I realized something important today. "What if I fail?" has no power over you if you've already committed fully to something. Find out more about my new online course, the Heart-Led Artist Pathway by visiting my site: heartledartist.comThe earlier video that I mentioned is this one: youtu.be/799zGLIZC40?si=WFTOF6Rw7djCNBn4
Two big questions changed my art forever. For the better! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-10-23 | What if no one cares about my art?What if I can never be as good at art as I dream of being? These two questions were HARD questions to face in my art practice, but they also brought me to a place of freedom and radical self-expression that I couldn't have found with going to that place of rejection and discouragement. I believe that what happens in your head is going to impact what comes out of your paintbrush. That's why I'm 100% committed to teaching artist mindset in my brand new school, The Heart-Led Artist. Sign up for the November intake of the Heart-Led Artist Pathway now at heartledartist.com
I spent 18 years learning the paint the wrong way! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-08-14 | Sharing this talk because maybe it will encourage you where you're at in your art journey! Leave a comment and let me know what "turning point" realizations you've experienced in your art process!Get the Course Designed to Get You Back on Track: My course offerings designed to support your individual artist identity and skill development can be found here: heartledartist.com
An Art Career from the Beginning: Live Q & A Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-08-01 | I want to tell you about my journey as an artist in hopes that it will encourage you, as well as offer some guidance for your own next steps in your artistic journey.I'm also going to share an honest look at what happens on YouTube when a creator goes from posting sporadically to posting daily. And I'm going to let you know what's next for me in terms of both my own personal art journey and the artist instruction I offer on my website angelafehr.comSign up here to get the follow up email with a list of resources for you: signup.angelafehr.com/6-minis-main***Online Courses that will help you grow in your own watercolor technique and self-expression: Your best option is the Heart-Led Artist Course Membership (all courses except Back to the Brush and Watercolor Mastery, plus a live video archive): learn.angelafehr.com/p/heartled-membershipThis membership offers hundreds of hours of lessons, demos and courses designed to help you apply watercolor techniques to YOUR unique style and voice. ***Here's a course to help with healing a Toxic Creative Process (for example, if you find yourself self-critical, procrastinating instead of painting, or feeling like an artistic failure): Back the the Brush: learn.angelafehr.com/p/start-again1
What you can learn by painting Imaginary Landscapes Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-30 | I often start a landscape painting without referring to a reference photo. It offers an opportunity to draw upon my memory, my technique and the structures of composition and design and this makes all my paintings stronger! In this short video, I'm looking at a few recent paintings and talking about how they inform each other, what my goals and strategy were for the paintings and how I use this knowledge to grow as an artist.Leave a comment below and let me know if you ever start a painting without using a reference photo or having a firm idea of where you will end up. It's not a bad strategy and it can teach you a lot!The color evaluator I use is this one: (Amazon affiliate link) amzn.to/47amu86Have you enjoyed this series of #worldwatercolormonth daily videos? While they are drawing to a close, you can keep up with me, get valuable watercolor guidance and encouragement for your artistic journey by subscribing to my weekly emails. Click here to sign up for my email list and a free inspiration download: signup.angelafehr.com/6-minis-main
Pro Tips for using Social Media to market your art! An ethic you can work with. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-29 | More important than what social media platform to choose, what kind of images to share, what your weekly schedule for promotion should be, is the ability to share your WHY with your audience and build relationships. My experience has been that social media growth is much more about consistency than "viral" growth if you want to build a loyal following, an audience of your best collectors. Follow me on social media: Facebook - facebook.com/angelafehrartsInstagram: instagram.com/angelfehrMy email subscribers received further tips for social media strategy that isn't included in this video. Do you get my weekly email newsletter? Sign up here: angelafehr.com
Watercolor Demo FULL: Wet In Wet Negative Painting Floral Intuitive Loose Lesson Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-28 | Today's prompt is SPLATTER . You can imagine that this is going to be fun - right in my wheelhouse as an intuitive artist who loves to let the painting prompt me to paint with more freedom. My friends on YouTube are participating in today's #worldwatercolormonth2023 painting prompt as well for the #worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge Use this link to see what they posted today! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallengeDo you invite a lot of flow into your painting process? Taking the time to work with flowing color offers the opportunity to develop your understanding of how paint and water interact, as well as creating an environment of trust between you and your own instincts, what you are able to achieve when you let go of control. This approach to intuitive painting is the major aspect of my online courses. Each of these courses is available to own, or you can subscribe to my artist's membership and receive access to my course catalogue on a monthly basis. More information here: learn.angelafehr.comLearn Watercolor the Heart-Led WayHeart-Led Landscapes in WatercolorLovely Loose Florals in WatercolorSupplies Used: (some links are affiliate links and I receive a small commission when you order. Thank you!)Brushes:#4 Quill Princeton Neptune from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/44nGmCR#10 Rigger Escoda Versatil - Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3DekEDb#10 Rosemary & Co Kolinsky Sable - bit.ly/3OsgXTkDaniel Smith Watercolor: Green Gold, Ultramarine Blue, Opera Pink, Lavender, Wisteria, Perylene Green Order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZMy big, 64 well, 18 inch palette is from Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu
Pit Stop! A Fun Studio (Bathroom) Tour Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-27 | Creativity speaks a multitude of languages! For #worldwatercolormonth I'm posting a new video every day in July. Today it's a little different, I'm walking you into my studio restroom, showing off the design skills of my carpenter husband. Wade built my studio top to bottom and he put a LOT of input into every aspect of the design - he has great taste! For the bathroom, he had full design vision for the space and I let him run with it. The gas station theme was a fun outcome! At one point, I had painted the bathroom wall yellow, and tried a "Venetian plaster" effect with terracotta rub-on texture. It wasn't working, and as we both looked at it and thought about what to do instead, we spoke simultaneously, "STRIPES!" It was a great moment of creative synchronicity. One reason I wanted to share this video was of the way it speaks to caring about craftsmanship, that creativity is really a focus on making beautiful even small, overlooked elements and moments. I thrill with connection to creativity when I see someone who cares enough to invest intention into whatever they are doing, and this kind of caring should be celebrated, called out and honoured.
How to Fill a Rectangular Palette for Watercolor and Keep Your Colors Clean! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-26 | It's easy to follow the color wheel to fill a round palette, but how can I fill a rectangular palette and keep the colors in an order that works? In this video, I share my strategy for filling a rectangular travel palette for watercolor, the same palette I bring when I travel, and the colors I've chosen for the 18 wells in my palette. Supplies are linked below using affiliate links that earn me a small commission when you place an order. Thank you!Supplies:Palette: My large round palette is the 64 well, 18 inch palette from Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu18 well Travel Palette is from Amazon.com: amzn.to/3DcgVskThere is also a 24 well version: amzn.to/3PSem68I have both!Colors are from my Daniel Smith Dot Card. You can see the entire list of colors and order them from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3iZKXJb
Keys to Art Career Success: Asking Good Questions Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-25 | Being willing to change your mind is a key to creative success, and so is an inquisitive mind! I've learned that I need to make peace with the questions I carry rather than feeling like I need to have all the answers. This little clip is taken from a workshop I taught earlier this year on Vancouver Island. Check out my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshopsI'm posting new videos daily in July for #worldwatercolormonth ! Follow along here on my channel.
How art has helped me grow over the past year...and beyond. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-24 | The last year has been a struggle for me on a personal level, and as I've gone through this season of heart change, I've been thankful for the lesson's I've learned through my art practice. I often say that "watercolour lessons are life lessons," and this has borne out as I've faced some truths I'd been avoiding, and let go of some baggage I've carried for too long. I'm thankful for the gift art has been in teaching me to be courageous and willing to be vulnerable. It's a growth process that will be continuing, lifelong.
When Less is More in Watercolor: Painting a Minimalist Landscape Intuitively Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-23 | For #worldwatercolormonth I'm posting a new video every day in July! Join me! Visit worldwatercolormonth.com to find out how you can participate in this global celebration of watercolour. Remember when painting intuitively, you need to start with a sense of trust, presence and permission. Keep your mindset the focus! The goal here is not for you to copy this painting but to work to voice your own style by creating a similar environment that is expansive for your own creative voice. Supplies I'm using: (some links are sponsored links)paper: Arches cold press 140 lb approx 22 x 22 inchesWatercolor Sticks from Daniel Smith:Graphite Grey from Blick Art Materials bit.ly/3XwjQVURockwell Art watercolor paints rockwellart.cause code Angela01 to save 10% on your order!Gold OchrePeach FairyLapis BrownCobalt BlueBrushes from Lebenzon PaintbrushesThese brushes are made to order! I'm using the medium and large Lebenzon goat/synthetic wangi brushes: lebenzon-paintbrushes.com/product/medium-wangi-handle-goat-synthetic-blend-brush-with-1-and-a-half-inch-bristleUse code ANGELA to save 20%
33 Paintings in 5 Days! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-22 | My watercolor workshop on Madeline Island is a wrap! In this video I'm sharing a look at the week, the themes we discussed and the places where we painted. I created 33 Paintings, sketches and studies! My process is all about working out a painting on multiple versions and it offers a good look at the diversity of what can be developed from one reference.If you'd like to join me for a future workshop, you can catch up with my travel schedule on my website here: Https://AngelaFehr.com/in-person-workshops
How to Pull a Watercolor Painting Together Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-21 | I believe that every painting I create draws upon the toolbox of strategies I've filled over the years. With every painting session, techniques were refined and further tools for creating an interesting, impactful watercolor painting were discovered. And that toolbox has come in mighty handy over the years!Today, when I paint, I rely on all the strategies that have been internalized, a sort of muscle memory for painting that doesn't take logical thought as much as intuitive guidance. The idea of creative flow that is drawn upon to inform the techniques and tools I have at my disposal. All through #worldwatercolormonth I've been using the same reference photo, adding my knowledge of the scene to my store of creative inspiration, and today I'm carrying on with that pattern, painting the prompt of FRAGMENT as the practice of assembling the pieces of what I've done in the past, what I know how to do, and what I want to learn and do better - all of these things come together and that's what makes every painting unique!My friends on YouTube are participating in today's #worldwatercolormonth2023 painting prompt as well for the #worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge Use this link to see what they posted today! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallengeThe World Watercolor Month shop is open until July 31! All profits go to supporting the International Child Art Foundation: worldwatercolormonth.com/shopSupplies Used today: (some links below are affiliate links - thank you for supporting my channel!)Paint - @DANIELSMITHArtistColor Mars Orange Deep, from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ@schmincke_official Transparent Green Gold bit.ly/33Pm9Xl@Sennelier Turquoise Green bit.ly/3CY5uEjPaper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press block 9x12 in, 300 gsm: bit.ly/444JdARSchmincke Liquid Charcoal Cherry Pit Black: bit.ly/3XOhlOYLyra Aquacolor Sticks Night Green purchase from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3ONcVW0Lebenzon Paintbrushes - 1.5 inch medium goat/synthetic wangi brush bit.ly/3oXLOsq (Use code ANGELA and get this month's special offer!)General Sketching pencil 4B bit.ly/3PV5EUS12 round kolinsky sable brush, @RosemaryCoArtistBrushes
Hung up on Framing? Tips for Framing Watercolor Paintings. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-20 | I'm posting a new video daily for #worldwatercolormonth Today we're going behind the scenes to tackle the problem of framing finished watercolor paintings. Because watercolor is painted on paper, it needs protection, and this is why most watercolor paintings are framed under glass, with a mat and backing board. I also enjoy a more contemporary look and method of mounting watercolor paper on a wood panel, sealing with a wax & resin compound. This makes it easier to hang the painting alongside paintings on canvas or panel and removes the glare of glass. My video showing how I mount a painting on a wood panel is here: youtube.com/watch?v=XHeDltkj9_MMy video on cutting matboard is here: youtube.com/watch?v=59DR9KtDxbUThe bulk frames I mention in this video are from @opusartsupplies - bit.ly/3ObbW16
How to Stop Overworking Your Watercolor Paintings! Strategies you can use. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-19 | I'm posting a new video every day in July for #worldwatercolormonth Do you struggle with overworking your watercolor paintings? In this video, I'm going to talk about what I've learned about overworking, what it means, why it happens and how to prevent it. You can have more fun with watercolor when you make your learning playful! That's the goal of my course, "Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way" - choosing intuitive, self-guided strategies to help you develop the watercolor skills that will pair well with your innate personal style. More information on the online course here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-beginner
A Painting Disaster led to my Biggest Breakthrough! Watercolor Inspiration from Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-18 | For #worldwatercolormonth I'm posting a new video every day in July! Today I want to share a clip from a recent workshop, where I tell the story of how a well-intentioned taxi driver caused a disaster...that then led to my favourite painting of the year! The lesson here is that there is always an opportunity to see from a new perspective, and when you're in the middle of a disaster, taking a risk is a better response than giving up, panicking or losing it! Want to learn with me in person? Take a look at my current workshop schedule here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Watercolor Workshop: Starting Out Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-17 | Today I just want to share a little video journal from my watercolor workshop on Madeline Island in Wisconsin. We just wrapped up day one and day one comes with a particular set of problems that I especially want to talk about with you today.I would love for you to sign up for my email newsletter. Every single week I send out emails designed to encourage you whatever you're going through in your art practice. You can sign up for email here. angelafehr.com
Working with Black in Watercolor: Make Stunning Darkest Darks Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-16 | I want to share a few strategies for working with dark values in watercolor. Sometimes the large dark areas can look flat and boring in a painting, but with watercolor we have many options for adding interest to a large passage of dark color. In this video I share an exercise for practicing dark values and patterns as well as an imaginative landscape that starts with a creative dark stroke and draws out from there. Thanks to Paul Wang for his inspiring Instagram account! @paulwangsg on YouTube. The post I'm referring to in this video was from July 11, 2022 on Instagram. instagram.com/paulwang_sgThis video was originally created for students in my online watercolor course: Heart-Led Landscapes in Watercolor. This course is available for enrollment and includes 12 bonus lessons in addition to the content-packed course that will help you create more expression in your watercolor landscape paintings. Enroll here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-landscapesSupplies Mentioned in this Video: (some links are affiliate links and I earn a small commission when you purchase. Thank you!)@DANIELSMITHArtistColor Watercolors: Moonglow, Indanthrone Blue, Quinacridone Sienna, Phthalo Turquoise, Cobalt Teal Blue, Phthalo Yellow Green, Ultramarine - shop at Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3G1WBZZSennelier: Neutral Tint - bit.ly/3CY5uEjSchmincke Manganese Violet - bit.ly/33Pm9XlPaper: @Hahnemuehle The Collection Cold Press 300 gsmbit.ly/444JdARBrush: Lebenzon Paintbrushes, 1.5 inch medium Goat/Synthetic wangi brush, use code ANGELA to get this month's discount! bit.ly/3oXLOsq
Showing you every piece of video equipment I use for recording painting tutorials for YouTube! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-15 | Setting up your art studio to record video is an ongoing process! If you want to set up the cheapest possible setup, it's totally doable to get started with a minimal investment of money, and that's important because if you are feeling pressured to make your videos financially viable from day one, how and what you communicate in your video content will reflect the pressure you are feeling. Try to keep your initial costs low, and you can have a lot more fun in the creative process of building your video content and making lessons and tutorials that reflect who you are!I was given a BenQ IdeaCam to review in today's video. I'm a fan of how easy it is to hold and bring close to the painting for detail shots.The opinions and experience shared are all my own! Find out more about the BenQ IdeaCam here: https://benqurl.biz/3ND64fFAnd shop on Amazon.com here (affiliate link): amzn.to/3D3B6bPThe light over my workstation is beautifully made by Canvas.co - shopcanvas.coand the software that I use to record and stream is called OBS Studio, and is free to download. obsproject.comI have to thank my friend Joanie Simon from @TheBiteShot for her video on how to set up an overhead camera using a C stand. She just uploaded an update to the original video which you can watch here: youtu.be/PRJsLQuqouEThe rest of the gear in this video can be found in my Amazon.com storefront; I receive an affiliate commission when you order using these links. Thank you!Shop here: amzn.to/3NUhQDD#BenQ #ideaCam #WFH #MultiModeWebcam #MagnifyingMacroLens
Making Room for Your Art Style to GROW! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-14 | I've been thinking a lot about the idea of creating an expansive practice for my art, so much so that I chose the word "SPACIOUS" for today's #worldwatercolormonth prompt. How are you making room to express yourself without worrying about the rules? Supplies used (affiliate links help support my channel. Thank you!)Paint:Sennelier Cinereous Blue from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3CY5uEjSchmincke Manganese Violet and Transparent Green Gold - bit.ly/33Pm9XlDaniel Smith: aussie red gold Paint from Rockwell Art: rockwellart.caOnat Diamond Yellow Use code Angela01 when you order and save 10%I'm also using Lyra Aquacolor water-soluble crayons: order from Blick Art Materials - bit.ly/3ONcVW0My brushes today:1.5 inch flat watercolor wash brush (mine is very soft like this squirrel wash brush from Isabey) - bit.ly/3pAJg8s#10 round synthetic brush from Rosemary & CoMy 64 well, 18 inch palette is made by Robax: bit.ly/31UmrOu
Color mixing neutrals in watercolor: Getting Good Mud Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-13 | For today's #worldwatercolormonth daily video, I'm answering a question I get asked pretty frequently - "why don't my neutrals look as pretty as yours?" Mixing complementary colors to get "mud" is a wonderful way of bringing some quiet, complex neutrals to your painting. They will make the pure colors look more vibrant and create lovely transitions between more saturated hues. Mixed neutrals can also help unify your color palette and make your painting more harmonious, but there is a little bit of finesse that can help you create lovely neutrals that don't look flat. If you're learning watercolor technique, don't lose sight of your inner artistic style! It's easy to get so focused on painting correctly that you forget to invite your inner voice to express itself in your art. My online watercolor course for beginners, Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way, is designed to put your artistic voice first, while also helping you learn watercolor techniques that will make your paintings sing. Find out more here: learn.angelafehr.com/p/heart-led-beginnerThanks to BenQ for the IdeaCam I'm using to get up close and personal with my painting. Watch for a detailed use video coming July 15! BenQ ideaCam product page：https://benqurl.biz/3ND64fF #BenQ #ideaCam #WFH #MultiModeWebcam #MagnifyingMacroLensBuy on Amazon.com (affiliate link): amzn.to/3O1uP6E
How can I know if my painting is any good? How to critique your art. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-12 | It's one thing to look at a painting and estimate how well it matches the reference photo, but if my goal isn't photo-realism, how can I tell if my abstract or semi-abstract painting is any good? I'm sharing a new video every day for #worldwatercolormonth ! Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss an episode!When it comes to loose watercolor, opinions are going to be all over the place as to whether a painting is successful or not. Some artists will insist that good design or composition is the number one thing you should look for when you are evaluating a painting's success. I disagree. You have only to look at contemporary art for the last hundred years to know that there are many paintings that were created with different goals than merely good design. You are free to make decisions about the success of your work based on more intuitive criteria - on your own reaction to the work and whether it satisfies your desire for self-expression. This is a hard subject to talk about because people will read that last paragraph and think I am advocating for an "anything goes" kind of ethic that casts aside ALL standards of excellence in art. I'm not. But I would argue that an educated artist - one who spends time viewing a diverse range of art, who thinks deeply about what emotion they want to convey in their work and commits to pursuing that - is an artist who will hold high standards for their work, even if composition isn't the first priority. While I don't prioritize composition in my work, I am always thinking about how a viewer will experience my painting (that includes composition) and I am unwilling to settle for less than a strong emotional response when I view my own paintings. This is my first criteria for whether I have created something of value to my body of work or not.Visit my web site for a download that will help guide you in your own creative success and a link to my current workshop schedule: angelafehr.com
What if I hate my personal artistic style? How to develop a watercolor style you love! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-11 | For #worldwatercolormonth I'm posting a new video every day in July! Visit worldwatercolormonth.com to participate in this celebration of watercolor!This video talk was a moment shared with my students in a workshop earlier this year. I hope it encourages you to trust your innate taste as you pursue your own style of watercolor!Want to paint in person with me? Workshop schedule is here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
Mastering Mark Making & Brush Handling in Watercolor Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-10 | Do you make space in your art practice to develop your brush handling? In this video for #worldwatercolormonth I'm demonstrating an exercise I do frequently; no limits, intuitive mark making to help me develop my brush handling instincts and create strategies and new marks that are vital and interesting. One thing I thought was interesting was that the marks I describe in this video as "amateurish" (I actually prefer the term "unsophisticated") are actually my favourite marks in the entire painting. Even though they aren't marks that look skilled and nuanced, they have an energy and strength that adds a lot to the painting. So I try to have a mindset of welcoming even the marks that initially look "ugly" to me. You never know how your opinion will change!Supplies in this video (some links are sponsored links, thank you for supporting my channel!)From Daniel Smith - Watercolor Sticks - order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3XwjQVU- Opera Pink- Cobalt Teal Blue- New GambogeDaniel Smith Watercolor Paint: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ- Opera Pink- Cobalt Blue- Benzimidazalone YellowSennelier Turquoise Green: order on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/2DOmNemBrushes: SO MANY!Escoda #10 Rigger - my favourite supplier is Jackson's Art bit.ly/3txbugaAlso available from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/Rigger10#4 Quill brush from Princeton: bit.ly/44nGmCRCheap Joe's #1 Loose Goose Dagger Striper: bit.ly/2ls9rZm20 mm flat brush - Da Vinci Forte Mottler - bit.ly/30ZhELmAnd finally, my beautiful handmade brush from Lebenzon. Depending on your preferences you might want to order the 1.5" medium brush although I think mine is a large: bit.ly/3oXLOsqUse code ANGELA to save 20% off your order (time sensitive promotion)My 18 inch, 64 well palette is from Robax.com - bit.ly/31UmrOu
Paint an Autumn Creek Landscape in Watercolor with Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-09 | I'm posting a new video every day in July for #worldwatercolormonth ! Today I'm sharing a demonstration I did following an autumn outing in the mountains. You can download the reference photo here: bit.ly/438oE53Supplies Used: (affiliate links. Thank you for supporting my channel!)Paper: Hahnemühle The Collection 300 lb cold press blockorder from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3rOJN24Brush: #12 round sable brush from Rosemary & Co @RosemaryCoArtistBrushes 20 mm mottler brush Da Vinci Forte (flat brush) bit.ly/30ZhELmPaint:Sennelier Cinereous Blue on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3CY5uEjDaniel Smith: Verditer Blue, Zoisite Genuine, Moonglow, Aussie Red Gold, Raw Sienna, Quinacridone Sienna: bit.ly/3G1WBZZSchmincke Manganese Violet: bit.ly/33Pm9XlMy 64 well, 18 inch palette is from Robax.com: bit.ly/31UmrOu
Building an art business? Heres the one change I made that has made the most impact Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-08 | It reaches more people than social media, my web site and YouTube combined. It has a direct result that is easy to see and work with.It is scalable and personal at the same time.It's my email list. If you have an email list but aren't doing as much with it as you want, here's a tip that took my mailing list from stagnant to thriving, that helped me get consistent on my marketing and branding, that taught me how to actually LOVE marketing and make it work for me.In this video I'm taking the time to talk about what I changed to make my emails more consistent, more impactful and how I think about marketing to create a business that really reflects who I am and what my values are. My hope is that it encourages you to look for ways to share your own heart and market more authentically, with hope and excitement for how this can direct your art to the people who are meant to see it, love it and buy it. I'm not an affiliate for the company, but I have been using ConvertKit for my marketing for the last six or seven years and really value the features they provide. convertkit.comTheir training materials offer guidance to help you grow your mailing list and write more compelling emails: learn.convertkit.com/coursesQuestions? Leave a comment below!
Add more life to your watercolor paintings with a few crazy tools! Watercolor with Angela Fehr Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-07 | Every day during #worldwatercolormonth (July 2023) I'll be posting a new video here on YouTube! I'm excited to share with you today a video from the #worldwatercolormonthvideochallenge Watch the video and then click this link to see what other watercolor artists are doing with this prompt! youtube.com/hashtag/worldwatercolormonthvideochallengeFor this prompt of MECHANISM, I started thinking about how we use mechanisms to paint: tools that help us mediate between our minds and the paper we are touching. In a sense, we are working with an intermediary to make our imaginations reality, and that can be a very freeing thing!Supplies Used (some links below are sponsored links - thank you for supporting my channel!)Paper: Hahnemühle The Collection block in Rough, order from your favourite art supply store or from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/444JdARColors used: Rockwell Art bit.ly/3NX9TMkUse code Angela01 when you order and save 10%Onat Diamond YellowMars BrownGold OchreRose RedCobalt BlueCleopatra Greenwatersoluble crayon, Neocolour II Aqua in Sepia, order from Blick Art Materials bit.ly/3psSPpNBrushes: #4 Quill Princeton Neptune bit.ly/44nGmCR#10 round synthetic, Rosemary & CoPalette is this one from Amazon.com: amzn.to/443vHx7Assorted: Little pipettes for dripping paint: amzn.to/448TGesSimilar to the little bowls I use for mixing fluid paint: amzn.to/3Xw7htUPalette Knives from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/44cp4Je
Self-Consciously Painting? Bored by Your Style? Heres a tip to help you break free! Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-06 | I'm posting a new video every day in July in celebration of #worldwatercolormonth ! Today's 5 minute tip shares a lesson I learned while painting on location in Italy. It's easy to feel self-conscious even when no one is watching, and while painting in a famous tourist destination in Cinque Terre, I found myself struggling to feel like myself and paint freely. It took a mistake and a gelato spoon to help me find myself again!Grab one of my limited edition World Watercolor Month watercolor pouches - the large size is perfect for an on-the-go plein air painting kit! 100% of the profits support the International Child Art Foundation, the official charity of World Watercolor Month. Available only until July 31 2023. worldwatercolormonth.com/shopMy travel workshop schedule offers workshops in beautiful locations! July 17-21, 2023, Madeline Island Wisconsin USASeptember 17-24, 2023, Cornwall, UKApril 7-13 2024, Santa Fe, New Mexico USAMay 14-26, 2024, Greece SOLD OUTMore info here: angelafehr.com/in-person-workshops
What do I paint next? Your guide to getting through a watercolor painting. Angela Fehr Watercolour 2023-07-05 | For #worldwatercolormonth I'm posting a new video every day! Today's video offers a lesson for you on process in watercolor. When you have an understanding of what to focus on for each stage or layer of the painting, you will be more likely to paint something that works together well, and avoid overworking your painting. Supplies Used: (some links below are sponsored links, when you order I receive a small commission. Thanks for supporting my channel!)Rockwell Art watercolor paint: bit.ly/39F5gHpPeach FairyMagic WizardGold OchreCobalt BlueMars BrownSave 10% using the code Angela01 when you order!Palette is this one from Amazon.com - amzn.to/443vHx7Are you working to master the techniques of watercolor? Don't lose sight of your own instincts in this process - it's so important that you learn to balance your skill and your inner voice through the entire learning process. My course, Learn Watercolor the Heart-Led Way is designed to help you do just that, enroll here! bit.ly/3NyuzL9Use code WWM2023 and save 20% if you enroll before August 30, 2023
