Join Dísa Thors (AKA Disadoodles) and Ânia as they talk about how art can help you through tough times, tips on making your art consistent, why growing your social media following shouldn’t be a goal, how to get inspired during though times, and a Ghibli geek out!

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Join Ânia and artist David Morales as they discuss how to understand values from colour; how art is a time machine; using Social Media in a positive way; meditating through art; and tips on finding out what to draw every day!

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Join Ânia and Ian Fennelly as they discuss why Ian draws big; how art communities are essential to your artistic growth; tips on dealing with trolls; colour and composition as storytelling tools; and why everyone can (and should) make art!

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A doctor by trade, Ashwini Sajeendran managed to create and grow her social media presence while making art as a hobby for the past year or two. The wow factor? She just became a mother! Join her and Ânia as they discuss if hobbyists can take art seriously; balancing art and health when having a demanding baby; motherhood myth busters: “Will I stop having a life!!?” and others; and beginner tips for gouache!

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Join Ânia and French watercolour artist Jean Arnaud as they talk about why drawing details ruins everything; how art and memories are closely related; why failure is required to succeed; and tips on dealing with changing light during Plein-air painting!

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Julia Koerner (Dyru) and Ânia on how to achieve the correct water/pigment ratio with watercolour; how different brushes can wield different results; the difference between hot and cold press watercolour paper (and why cotton matters so much); & combining traditional with digital painting!

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Ânia Marcos and Brett Bean (Disney, Dreamworks, and more) on how to come up with fresh ideas for your art; dealing with your mean inner voice; creating art that connects with people; dealing with “art growth pains”; and learning how to face failure from babies!

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Anne Kostecki and Ânia take about the origin of art and its role in the future; how art is present in the animal world; why babies and toddlers need art for a healthy development; and why you shouldn’t trust your brain when painting!

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Join Ânia and children's book artist Sarah van Dongen as they discuss how art can help you enjoy life to the fullest; creating free, messy art while using reference; tips to save mental energy throughout your day; how IKEA uses storytelling to sell furniture; and easy ways to add colour to your pieces!

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Join Ânia and Creature Designer Brynn Metheney (Wizards of the Coast, Warner Bros, Disney, Sony, Bethesda...) as they chat about how to fight social media toxicity; why stories are essential to humanity; how to avoid the ‘art downward spiral’; and the best kept secret to unlock the special skill: draw ALL animals!