There’s a reason IKEA’s raskog is popular with artists. That kind of cart is widely available, holds your supplies neatly but openly, tucks away into a corner and can be moved to where you’re working. A good way to lower barriers.

Excellent thoughts Tim. I'm enjoying the reminders you've put out here, and plan to implement them for myself. One thing I would add to your list of 3, for myself, is to clean up your studio. As I get going on projects or shows, I often leave a path of clutter and waste in my wake. Taking time to clean all that up seems to motive me to get back in there and start working as an artist again. A clean and organized space feels more inviting. You're doing fine work.

Wonderful painting and great inspirational advice 🙏🎨🙏

Hi Tim, nice video to start the new year off! Near the end of “22” I start moving towards gouache and away from transparency, may combine the two. My studio is my bedroom. All supplies are out, including my easel, paper at the ready. I have a twin bed shoved in the corner and as of late I’ve added a small fish tank with two very active guppies too keep me company. Great video, thanks for sharing. May the new year bring you peace and happiness 😊

This helped a lot. Honestly having to get my supplies out is my biggest challenge and usually don’t create art period because of it.

Thank you very much for your thoughts and advice which I had actually put in place before watching your video. The only thing remaining was the repetition practice but I am getting there. A lovely 2023 to you too

New subscriber here for 2 weeks or so. I am loving your tips and talks and fascinated with watching you paint in the background. I've been a watercolor artist since 2014 almost exclusively. About a year and a half ago I gave myself permission to chuck the idea of transparent pure watercolor only out the door and started exploring new media. It is a game changer, not only in taking my art to the next level, but in my perception of myself as a creator. However, I definitely have ADAD [ Attention Deficit Art Disorder) and have 4 art spaces in my home....watercolor, pastels, charcoal spaces and then a catch all on my dining room table. Yeah, when it gets too cluttered my brain gets overwhelmed, I clean up and organize and then can create again! BTW: your style of painting is a style I've been doing inconsistently for years and love the flow of paint. Through watching you I realize my wet in wet pieces oftentimes are unfinished and my next step is to invest in the bleed proof white and use Hot press paper, get out my inks which have been sitting on a shelf now for awhile. I found a kitchen spatula at an estate sale for 50 cents and used it the other day similar to your use of your tool......it was fantastic! Have a great day.....sorry for the long post!!! Haha.

I love this advice 😍!!! I have a degree in Interior architecture and was really good At it 20yrs ago. But I was always interested in flora and fauna. Started creating plant and nature pieces maybe 9mnths ago and I improve with every single piece!

I like your thoughts! I need to be up lifted in this fashion! I am 76 and have taken a lot of art classes not just painting and drawing but lots of different medias. I loved them all. But l get stuck in a rut and need someone like you to wake me up. Its easy to procrastinate. I love to paint and do enjoy hearing others ideas on putting it all together. Thank You, Tim!

Step 1: this works for me, I’m fortunate to have a house where I can keep all my art supplies out and at hand. As a result at the very least I can draw every day, and paint as often as I like. Also an easel is a fantastic thing, when there isn’t a painting in progress it can be used to display something

Right - l’m off to buy an art cart in the January sales! Great tips - thank you!

❤❤❤❤❤ great advice Tim 😊

I like your art details you or so great at telling the truth an explaining ❤

You are amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Great advice! Your pointers have helped me!

Great tips Tim, thanks for sharing, VickiB 😊

Thank you!

Hey! Just found your channel, and I like it! I'm getting ready to start watercolor painting again after a hiatus of about 30 years. I will be using your advice

New subscriber. Really enjoyed this.

This is fantastic advice! I feel like you have simplified what I’ve been struggling (inner dialogue) with for the past three years of my watercolour journey. Thank you 🙏🏻

Oh you've heard of Leo DaVinci too?! Super underrated artist/content creator! In all seriousness though, excellent video. I appreciated the tip about starting a new painting by at least prepping my paper as soon as I finish the last one. Very important to break down barriers that get in the way of painting!

11:44 Another awesome share Tim. I’m definitely gonna have to watch it a few more times - probably step away and consider some of what you had to say to digest the entirety of it. Be well and Thank You!

Great practical advice! Thanks for sharing! Lovely painting, btw.

This video came in time! ❤️

Really original advice, helpful and expanding. And that is a beautiful painting there too! Thank you 🎉

Just do some art every day. Keep at it. Every day

Informative video

Good tips

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us Tim! Lovely video.

This was very good ... I pretty much follow all the things you said and find that improvement and the amount of Joy I have in creating my artwork has been ongoing ... thank you for the validation ... Greetings from cape cod

Another excellent video, Tim! Best wishes to you for a healthy and productive 2023 from up here in Northumberland. My aims for this year are to FINALLY empty our small, box bedroom to turn it into a proper studio space; to, as you suggest, introduce something new into my artwork, to keep things fresh and, lastly, to improve my skills in shaping vignettes as I really like this as a style.

Fabulous.. thank you 🙏

Happy New Year Tim and thanks for the great motivational tips. I really like all three and will try to ponder them and see if they will get me out of my slump. You are a true inspiration. Thanks

Thanks, Tim, for this encouragement! I love your serene watercolors and find it fascinating that you also create intricate doodles in ink, much in the style of PeterDraws. I find it helpful to also keep a journal/sketchbook with me at all times to write down ideas or sketch an interested tree, etc. I love the beautiful fabrics that you use on your painting table but wonder how you keep it so clean!!! : ) Here's wishing you a creative new year in 2023.

Happy New Year. Great tips, I’m starting a new local class this term which is quite scary especially as I haven’t painted since forever! 😳So that’s me set for this week 😂.

Inspirational - thank you. However, I'm about to move house and have packed all my art materials. I did keep out sketchbook and pens - your advice is great! Itching to get going once I'm settled in. Thanks, Tim!

Thanks Tim, I recently found your channel and I appreciate your thoughts and art, really resonates with me. (Longtime artist here with a brush addiction...so can you give a link or info on your favorite watercolor brushes? :) thanks so much.

Hey! Do you have any advice for framing a large format watercolour painting?

Tom may I ask where you purchase the spatula's from.