We can put a lot of obstacles in our own way can’t we?! And one of the ones I struggle with is perfectionism. I am a perfectionist. But when it comes to my art I have learnt how to get past it and not let it hold me back from doing art. Part of what has helped me is learning to let go and I have trained myself to do this through doing more art. But it is a particular kind of art as it is no pressure art. You need to learn to give yourself permission to mess up and do it regularly and over and over!
Now I am not saying that it is easy, I would not be that glib, but if you do try out some of the tips in this video and find them helpful then I will be so happy that me sharing what I have learnt about my perfectionism has helped you too!
If perfectionism isn’t a problem for you but you know someone who does suffer from it, then please do share this video with them!
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Traveller Notebook from Flying Tiger
Caran D’Ache Pablo coloring pencils
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Caran d’Ache Neocolor II crayons
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Amsterdam Standard Acrylic Paint (Nickel Titan. Yellow, Pyrrole Red, Turquoise Green, Permanent Blue Violet)
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Amsterdam Acrylic Paint nozzles
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You can find a list of my favorite and most used art supplies here.
I have some more creative exercise to help you get working in my Creative Exercises To Try playlist.
And if you want to know more about my junk journal flyers I do have a video all about them.
If you have some good tips of controlling or managing your perfectionist tendencies I would love to hear them, so please do share.
Kim
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Kim Dellow is an artist–designer–film-maker living the creative life in London, UK. She’s a freelance creative for the craft industry and others, and she loves to share her art-ventures on her blog.
