ADVICE FOR BEGINNER ARTISTS

In this video I share two different painting methods I use - one I recommend for beginners and the other one I don't recommend for beginners. I also demonstrate these methods and share some of my favorite cheap art supplies that are great for beginners or professionals. I also talk about what it means to be a professional artist and what it doesn't mean. The supplies I mention are listed below.

ONLINE CLASSES: https://www.sandihesterclasses.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sandihesterart/
WEBSITE: https://www.sandihester.com
PODCAST INTERVIEWS:
ArtWank: Episode 72 Artist and Youtuber
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/art-w-k/id1503610662?i=1000530822981
Authentic Obsessions: Episode 31 Enjoying the Process https://www.authenticobsessions.com/episodes/sandi-hester
Authentic Obsessions: Episode 45 Sketchbooks
https://www.authenticobsessions.com/sketchbooks-with-mel-and-sandi/

SUPPLIES:
Paper:
*BLICK DRAWING PAPER (12X18):
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-white-sulphite-drawing-paper%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D10209-1078&cjsku=10209-1078

*RICHESON WATERCOLOR PAPER (12X18):
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fricheson-bulk-watercolor-paper%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D09605-1126&cjsku=09605-1126

*CANSON WATERCOLOR PAPER (18X24):
https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fcanson-watercolor-paper-packs%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D10069-1020&cjsku=10069-1020

*PRINTMAKING PAPER:
https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fstrathmore-400-series-printmaking-paper%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D13825-1000&cjsku=13825-1000

*CANSON XL PAPER PAD:
https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fcanson-xl-watercolor-pads%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D10173-1006&cjsku=10173-1006

Paint:
*LIQUITEX SOFT BODY ACRYLICS
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fliquitex-professional-soft-body-acrylics%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D00616-4089&cjsku=00616-4089

*DALER ROWNEY SYSTEM 3 ORIGINAL ACRYLICS
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fdaler-rowney-system-3-medium-body-acrylics%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D00646-8043&cjsku=00646-8043

*LIQUITEX BASICS ACRYLIC
https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fliquitex-basics-acrylic-colors%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D00717-1039&cjsku=00717-1039

Brushes:
*SUMI PAINT BRUSH: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-white-hair-sumi-brush%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D05402-1016&cjsku=05402-1016

*BLICK ECONOMY WHITE BRISTLES (green handles):
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100199362-13717235?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fblick-economy-white-bristle-brushes%2F%3FclickTracking%3Dtrue%26wmcp%3Dpla%26wmcid%3Ditems%26wmckw%3D05162-1006&cjsku=05162-1006

*The links (*) above are affiliate links - it doesn't cost you anything more to purchase when you go to these links - they just help me make these videos!

MUSIC:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/CUKCgzHf8w/