HONEST TAKE: How Long it ACTUALLY Takes Me to Paint

👉 FREE checklist: How to Fix a "Bad" Painting → https://angelaburnsfineart.myflodesk.... 🎨 1 Hour Painter class (limited time offer here!) → https://angelaburnsfineart.com/produc... 🖼️ Explore all classes → https://angelaburnsfineart.com/pages/... _______________________________________________ Can you really complete beautiful paintings in 1 hour each? Ever wondered how long a painting really takes — not just the brush-to-canvas part, but EVERYTHING that goes into it? I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you my totally honest, behind-the-scenes breakdown, including time for inspiration, prep, photos, varnishing, and even selling. Whether you're a busy parent, a hobbyist, or a working artist, this one's for you. Timestamps below 👇 _______________________________________________ ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Do you struggle to find time to paint? 0:15 – What this video covers 0:52 – The question collectors always ask: "How long did this take?" 2:00 – The Picasso answer (and why I don't give it) 2:40 – Overview: 3 answers to "how long does a painting take?" Point 1 – The General Answer 3:33 – It depends on size and complexity 3:50 – Simple landscapes vs. complex florals and portraits Point 2 – The Detailed Behind-the-Scenes Answer 4:51 – Small painting time breakdown (pie chart walkthrough) 5:53 – Inspiration, thumbnail sketches, prep & setup 6:21 – Actual painting time: 1 hour 7:00 – Total for a small painting: ~9.5 hours (if selling) 8:10 – Where most of your time really goes: selling & marketing 9:22 – Extra large painting breakdown: ~34.5 hours total 11:01 – Honest reflections: is this a lot or a little? Point 3 – Why I Believe in One-Hour Paintings 12:28 – Why I stopped doing 40–80 hour pieces 13:32 – How becoming a mom completely changed my art practice 14:55 – How I developed the One Hour Painter process 15:50 – The paintings I teach in the One Hour Painter class 15:50 – Free checklist + class link #acrylicpainting #artprocess #painttips #1hourpainter #artistlife #timemanagement #paintingforbeginners #proartist