why making art is scary!!
Art isn't easy, and it's not convenient. But the process and struggle of doing it is the point. You can sign up for Mel's newsletter & get bonus creative prompts and access to their photo library here: https://melmitchelljackson.substack.com You can also join our Patreon here: / persistentbloom Mel's art, updates, and internet world is their website: https://melmitchelljackson.com You should peek at Mel's current and future classes here and vote for the next one: https://melmitchelljackson.com/learn-... Sign up for the Hikers Way to learn how nature can guide your creative craft: https://melmitchelljackson.com/the-hi... Buy us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/melmitchjackart Persistent Bloom is a project of Mel Mitchell-Jackson and Wes Jackson. We both want you to make more art and get out in nature whenever possible, it's the balm to surviving these harsh and strange times.

I’ve Taught Over 63,000 Artists. Here’s Why Most Quit

If You’re Afraid to Use Your Art Supplies, Watch This

how to make things when everything feels bad

HOW TO LOOSEN UP YOUR ART

I figured out the Watercolor Problem

Why Some Creatives Stand Out (And Others Don’t)

The real reason so many great artists experience reality differently | Richard Cytowic

The French Do Not Care About Work

how I healed my art and found my authentic voice (painting at tuolumne meadows)

My Golden Retriever Heals a Terrified Rescue Kitten in Just 3 Meetings!

The Gen Alpha Melody

why the myth of consistency hurts artists

Another Proof That Van Gogh Was a Genius

The 7-Day Art Challenge That Changed My Life (You Can Do It Too!)

why a lack of attention isn't your fault (and what can fix it)

why we never finish the artists way

what AI sobriety looks like in practice

3 Ways To Make Paintings - The Key To Why I'm So Prolific As An Artist

artists are being gaslighted

