Manage Your Monsters: Sketchbook Techniques for Creative Resuscitation

Do you struggle with perfectionism when you're making art?
Do you ever feel like there are little monsters getting in between you and your creativity?

If so, you’re not alone! As a perfectionist myself, I have always struggled with putting pressure on every single piece of art I make. It wasn’t until I adopted a more imperfect and playful sketchbook practice that I was able to find more freedom in my art-making practice. I’ve identified 7 ways that perfectionism has interfered with my creative process, and I’ve turned them into Perfectionism Monsters!

Over the course of this class, we’ll learn to manage each of these 7 Perfectionism Monsters with playful sketchbook prompts and techniques designed to build your confidence and reignite your creative spark.

I’ll show you how to:

Incorporate a ritual into your art practice
Mess up your sketchbook pages to make them more approachable
Build your creative confidence by working big
Use your imagination to transform the world around you
Set gentle parameters for your drawings
Find flow in drawing meditative patterns
Exercise self-compassion while making art!
All skill levels and ages are welcome. This class would be great for:

Seasoned artists looking to generate new ideas or mix up their current art practice
Beginners looking for a relaxed way to start an art practice
Perfectionists of any kind!