Angela Fehr

Process over product. When I taught young children, our goal was process over product. I remember the children who cautiously approached the art area, the children who didn’t want to get messy, and the children who immersed themselves into the paint and wore some of it home. Your conditions remind me of the process children go through in their developmental stages. Thank you Angela for bringing this to light.

Yes process is everything. I realize that there are no mistakes. Even the pieces that appear to le a lost cause have great ideas. This is what I blog about at creativelyhue.com.

I don’t think I know a single artist who doesn’t occasionally doubt themselves or feel as though they don’t belong with the ‘real’ artists. Thank you for your fabulous advice, Angela. It’s good to know I’m not alone!

Thank you Charlie and Angela for providing those encouraging, safe places where we can grow.

I can’t remember the exact quote, but Ray Bradbury said something to the effect that you need to learn as much as you can about writing. Then when you write, sit back and let the muse use what you’ve learned without interfering. I always thought that applied to painting as well. I try to be serious about every aspect of painting, except when I’m actually painting. Then I play. Thank you for all the excellent advice, Angela! You are always an inspiration.

Angela has been my favorite artist cheerleader for a number of years now. She gave me permission to call myself and artist. Mind blown!

Might I add, the difference between a good painting and a great painting is knowing when to stop. It’s also one of the hardest things to learn.

Your comments are another important resource in our artist toolkit. Just as necessary as using the best paper and have a loose goose Scroggy brush nearby.

Thank you Angela for for all you do for the watercolor community!

As always I love the way you inspire people to make art. I began with a local teacher to learn watercolour techniques but I got stuck in all details after 3 years. I had never had drawing lessons and got frustrated how that limited me. I was ready to give up. Watching youtube I saw a new watercolour world and found the loose style I was searching for. Many artists inspired me and I learned to love painting watercolour again, playful and with freedom. Thank you all. 🌻

As always, so grateful for you! I’m relatively new to the Heartled and Doodlewash communities but all the effort to encourage us, your own personal art journeys, and the joy you and Charlie invest in us, MATTER! My life is richer because Im an artist, I make art and that has changed my life.

Oh PS-Big brushes, I’m letting the paint and water work together more and I broke up with my pencil(we only see each other once in awhile 😉😆l)

Excellent article!

“””8. Understanding how much water to use will be affected by how wet the paper, brush and paint mixture is (if you struggle with this, see #8.)”””
IDK what #8 you mean.

I liked all the three options. It would be great if we write a little bit about our thought process behind the painting. This is my first time. Looking forward to it.

Thanks, Angela. You’ve given me an approach on how to get around a mental block while pondering the daily prompts.

Your prompt list for the month is challenging and yet open enough for such a wide range of interpretation. Thank you for the excellent list and this excellent guide to using it!

I love World Watercolor Month! Thanks Charlie and Doodlewash community and special thanks to Angela! As a part of your Heart-led Watercolor Community, I’m privileged to watch watercolor come to life as you’ve challenged us to see with fresh eyes and new interpretations. This prompt list is awesome this year. We’re already buzzing at my house!🎨🖌

Thanks Angela, yours is one of the voices in my head which reminds me that mistakes are just learning opportunities.

Thank you, Angela! A very valuable lesson, indeed!

Excellent, I’m going to share your ideas here with my watercolor students, thanks!

Thank you Angela! I would never have done a second painting of a subject until I took your courses and learned just how much it can teach me. It gives me permission to be bolder, take more risks, and practice more what-ifs. So interesting to see the differences in your do-overs!

I need to just do it since I have abundant time, art supplies, etc.

My thoughts went the way of a cornucopia at first, but then I decided to show abundance of something else. Loved watching you create your abundance!

Gorgeous as always Angela! Thanks for sharing with us!

Fascinante, Angela, me gusto mucho, como se fue combinando los colores y dando transparencia

Thank you for this tutorial. I love them all and learn something with everyone. I love growing in my love for watercolor and becoming a heart led fearless artist ❣️

Thank you Angela! I believe I am tapped into an abundance I would never have imagined or asked for, I’m just grateful and now I have to use it (fearlessly) and enjoy it and share it!

I love when spontaneity makes a painting come alive!

I enjoyed watching a mistake turn to magic!

Hmmmm Angela! I haven’t quite decided what mistake to start in on today, but I feel encouraged to get started!😁😄😆 Thank you as always for blessing us with teaching graciousness for ourselves in the process!

Having spent my life as a klutz (and proudly owning it), I can get behind this philosophy. It’s could for many things in life beyond painting, as well!

Ok, I was spontaneously inspired. I actually picked up my Loose Goose of course!

I first found Angela from Doodlewash and have been a fan ever since. Thank you for all you do for the watercolor community Angela!

Wonderful post Angela! Your voice echoes in my ear as I log those brush stokes, experiment and play. I count you as one of the major influences in my painting journey. Thanks for all that you share!

I love this message. Thanks, Angela, for sharing so much about your journey and evolution as a painter.

Your tutorials are always so encouraging and full of wisdom!

I enjoyed the video very much. But instead of feeling encouraged, I feel daunted. The chasm between your free style and where I am today as a painter feels enormous. But I have one thing in common with you. I am stubborn and unwilling to give up.

Thank you Angela! I so enjoyed watching your brush create magic.

Thank you you’ve expressed the inner me

Still doing this Angela!

As usual, your work and wisdom are inspirational, Angela!

It was so fun watching you play, Angela! I try to play every day, and sometimes, that’s when interesting things happen.

I always enjoy Angela’s insights. Thank you for sharing!

Far to often we mess up because we judge ourselves by others’ rules. I paint with watercolor and acrylic. The best, my best work happens when I just play. Watching children create is a lesson for us all. They just pick up the brush and paint. I always am amazed and ask them how and why they did what they did. The always say,” I don’t don’t I just painted. There’s so much power in that. One artist might say these are the five msitakes that you make. I say there are tips to help us but we should always question and explore.

Interact with the paint…that’s the plan! Pour it out…there’s another one.
Do I have time to play today?….I think I can do that.

I must remember to pay that bill first however, oh yes, those close need folding…but play WILL happen.

Sometimes the cheap paper frees us to try things we wouldn’t on the good stuff! Funny how that works!

I really feel like creativity comes in a place of the unexpected and surprise – so I need play to make that happen!

Oh, I always take self portraits way too serious! That’s a really good idea!

Fascinante, muy bueno el vídeo

Angela I love painting nature in watercolor. Letting watercolor play while doing that makes me happy!

i’d say so but our thoughts get in the way.

Well said! And thank you for another wonderful lesson.

Great tutorial and inspiration!!! Thank you. 🙂

Lovely paintings!👏💕👏 Thanks for sharing!🙏