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NivvyArt

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2019 is the year I'm finally escaping the pressure of my own expectations and of others. All of us go through this struggle, and I want to be here for anyone who is also going through it! A lot of it is mental and knowing yourself and listening to yourself and your needs outside of art. :) 

I hope to accomplish more than sketches, but I do want to refine my understanding of anatomy and sharpen my drawing skills. Many great artists say if you know how to draw well everything else follows. You'll have an easier time with color bc you'll still understand lighting and form, for example. 

I recall reading Da Vinci strictly pushing his students to learn to draw first before they jumped into something more complicated bc it is a foundation, once mastered, in which everything learned after becomes easier.

There is NO shame in only sketching and drawing if that's what makes you happy. Never pressure or guilt yourself bc that will stop your progress for months and even years. You will push yourself on your own to do different things when you're actually having fun. Having fun leads to curiosity for more, so stay curious and loving what you do :)

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Good luck with your artistic endeavors!
Addie

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I have a Youtube channel about "channeling" your artistic energy, defeating the monster Art Block, and staying positive! 
Thanks again for your support! Hopefully I can help some of you back! :heart:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnd7go…

I'm not on here much anymore, but I'd like to still get to know you guys on other social sites :aww::
Instagram: www.instagram.com/addie.elisa...
Twitter:
twitter.com/AddieElisabethT
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/AddieElisabe...
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New blog post and new website! This post feels vulnerable to me, but I struggle sometimes with purpose and feeling “bleh” with my art. 

Let me know what things put you on fire and make you want to draw! :) 

PS. Inspirational goodies at the bottom of the post!

:star: www.addieelisabeth.com/your-wh… :star:

Good luck with your artistic endeavors,
:heart: Addie
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Feeling stumped? Maybe my recent experiences will help :) Inspirational goodies will be at the bottom of every blog post!
Thank you for your support, it means so much to me!

artofaddieelisabeth.blogspot.c…

Good luck with your art endeavors :heart:,
-Addie
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I'm offering a free monochrome copic request on my instagram :la:
I want to do a study with copics again, so I'll start out with one color. You can request yourself, your pet, your character, an animal you like, whatever!

No one commented yet, so I'd say you have a good chance haha, all I ask is that you follow me on there. I update there a lot! :aww:
www.instagram.com/p/BeTB4Kin-L…
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2019 - Year of Sketching and Good Moods! by NivvyArt, journal

Youtube Video: 3 Steps on Keeping the Fun in Art! by NivvyArt, journal

Blog Post! Artists: What's your Why? by NivvyArt, journal

New Blog Post with goodies! by NivvyArt, journal

Free Copic Request! :) by NivvyArt, journal