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!

Amie Farrell’s traditional art brings whimsical fantasy to life with a touch of warmness that just melts the heart of the viewer. Join her and Ânia as they discuss how Inktober can accelerate your art skills; using hashtags to grow your Social Media; and turning art comparison into something positive!

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Join Ânia and graphic designer + artist Elizabeth Anderson as they share tips on achieving your art your art style; how to combine traditional with digital mediums to create unique pieces; and art reference horror stories!!

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Join Ânia and professional watercolour artist Sam Guay as they talk about monetising your art; how to navigate creating your projects when you're not good enough; and what it means to be a "pro" artist.

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