Why Progressions Loosen Up Your Art (mixed media drawing demo)

Progressions are basically calisthenics for your creativity. Simple subject, different approaches, lots of reps. In this one I'm using chairs and honestly chairs are kind of perfect for this. You can start super loose with watercolor, no pressure, and just start moving paint around. You can think of this as your warm-up set, so no heavy lifting here. Later on you can layer in a little bit more. Feel free to add what you want. Inks, crayon, graphite, acrylic, throw the kitchen sink at it. After all, this is your workout. Each set gets a little different, maybe a little more intentional, and that's the beauty of progressions. You're not trying to make one perfect painting or sketch. You're just exploring the same idea over and over. Personally, I like to start a little bit tighter and then get loose and gestural with each one. Hey, the chair doesn't care and honestly neither should you. So if you've been ignoring your art lately on the couch too much, feeling a little stiff, this is a great exercise. Simple subject, multiple passes, different media. That's where a lot of growth happens. Look, I won't promise that this will drop a few pounds for you, but I do think it's going to improve your mental and creative health. Now get those brushes moving and follow for more.