SchaeferArt

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I help artists build skill, confidence, and creative clarity through drawing, watercolor, and the practice of paying attention. Here you’ll find practical art lessons, sketchbook ideas, watercolor guidance, and reflections on the creative process, nature, and living a meaningful artistic life.

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Painting Trees Near the Lake - Watercolor Painting Demo

Painting Trees Near the Lake - Watercolor Painting Demo SchaeferArt

1 month ago

Why Overconsumption Dulls Your Observation

Why Overconsumption Dulls Your Observation SchaeferArt

2.3K views - 1 month ago

Why Consuming Less Art Made My Work Better

Why Consuming Less Art Made My Work Better SchaeferArt

1.5K views - 3 months ago

Painting My Van in a Blizzard - Watercolor Sketchbook Demo

Painting My Van in a Blizzard - Watercolor Sketchbook Demo SchaeferArt

3 months ago

What to Do When Your Art Lets You Down

What to Do When Your Art Lets You Down SchaeferArt

1.4K views - 4 months ago

How to Paint Warm, Morning Light & Rocks

How to Paint Warm, Morning Light & Rocks SchaeferArt

4 months ago

The Illusion of Stability (Art and Life)

The Illusion of Stability (Art and Life) SchaeferArt

2K views - 4 months ago

How to Paint Forest Light Effect - Watercolor Demo

How to Paint Forest Light Effect - Watercolor Demo SchaeferArt

5 months ago

What 35 Paintings in 7 Days Taught Me

What 35 Paintings in 7 Days Taught Me SchaeferArt

2.6K views - 11 months ago

Your Sketchbook Holds More Than You Think

Your Sketchbook Holds More Than You Think SchaeferArt

5.7K views - 1 year ago

The 4 Creative Phases Every Artist Goes Through

The 4 Creative Phases Every Artist Goes Through SchaeferArt

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Kitty | 2005 - 2024

Kitty | 2005 - 2024 SchaeferArt

3.9K views - 1 year ago

How I Saved My Sketch from Failure - Process & Proportions

How I Saved My Sketch from Failure - Process & Proportions SchaeferArt

18K views - 2 years ago

Perfectionism & How I Think About My Art

Perfectionism & How I Think About My Art SchaeferArt

3.8K views - 2 years ago

Sketching a Kitten - Drawing Practice for Fun

Sketching a Kitten - Drawing Practice for Fun SchaeferArt

13K views - 2 years ago

6 Portraits in 6 Minutes - 1 Minute Portrait Sketch Challenge

6 Portraits in 6 Minutes - 1 Minute Portrait Sketch Challenge SchaeferArt

8.1K views - 2 years ago

Sketching a Woman's Portrait - Portrait Drawing Process

Sketching a Woman's Portrait - Portrait Drawing Process SchaeferArt

5.4K views - 2 years ago

How to Draw a Portrait - Portrait Drawing Process & Practice

How to Draw a Portrait - Portrait Drawing Process & Practice SchaeferArt

8.5K views - 2 years ago

How to Use 1 Color to Create Awesome Paintings - Monochrome Painting Technique

How to Use 1 Color to Create Awesome Paintings - Monochrome Painting Technique SchaeferArt

5.9K views - 2 years ago

How to Add Color to Your Sketches with Watercolors

How to Add Color to Your Sketches with Watercolors SchaeferArt

6.8K views - 2 years ago

5 Lessons I Learned from Losing Everything I Had

5 Lessons I Learned from Losing Everything I Had SchaeferArt

4.3K views - 2 years ago

How to Sketch Simple Architecture in Pen & Ink

How to Sketch Simple Architecture in Pen & Ink SchaeferArt

12K views - 2 years ago

A Sketching Exercise to Loosen Up & Let Go

A Sketching Exercise to Loosen Up & Let Go SchaeferArt

6.1K views - 2 years ago

Artist's Confession: 3 Rookie Art Mistakes I Still Make

Artist's Confession: 3 Rookie Art Mistakes I Still Make SchaeferArt

6.4K views - 2 years ago

Elevate Your Sketching Skills with THIS Book

Elevate Your Sketching Skills with THIS Book SchaeferArt

18K views - 2 years ago

Finding Meaning in Art: Lessons from Maui's Wildfires

Finding Meaning in Art: Lessons from Maui's Wildfires SchaeferArt

3.6K views - 2 years ago

How I Use Notion to Organize My Life - Notion 2nd Brain

How I Use Notion to Organize My Life - Notion 2nd Brain SchaeferArt

3.4K views - 2 years ago

3-Color Landscape Painting Tutorial: The Power of Simplicity

3-Color Landscape Painting Tutorial: The Power of Simplicity SchaeferArt

5.7K views - 2 years ago

2022 Art Business Income: How I Make Money As An Artist

2022 Art Business Income: How I Make Money As An Artist SchaeferArt

6.1K views - 2 years ago

Finding Inspiration: How Old Masters Influence My Art

Finding Inspiration: How Old Masters Influence My Art SchaeferArt

2.7K views - 2 years ago

A Sketching Exercise to Overcome the Fear of Failure

A Sketching Exercise to Overcome the Fear of Failure SchaeferArt

202K views - 2 years ago

How I Manage Multiple Creative Hobbies

How I Manage Multiple Creative Hobbies SchaeferArt

31K views - 3 years ago

Achieving My 2023 Goals: How I Stay on Track All Year

Achieving My 2023 Goals: How I Stay on Track All Year SchaeferArt

2.9K views - 3 years ago

The Art of Progress: My Raw & Real Creative Journey

The Art of Progress: My Raw & Real Creative Journey SchaeferArt

5.4K views - 3 years ago

7 Drawing Myths BUSTED - Learn to Draw with Confidence

7 Drawing Myths BUSTED - Learn to Draw with Confidence SchaeferArt

8.2K views - 3 years ago

What I Learned from 3 Months of Daily Drawing - Creative Challenge 2023

What I Learned from 3 Months of Daily Drawing - Creative Challenge 2023 SchaeferArt

24K views - 3 years ago

Draw an Owl with Me - Sketch and Chat

Draw an Owl with Me - Sketch and Chat SchaeferArt

9.5K views - 3 years ago

Talent vs. Skill: The Reality of Artistic Effort

Talent vs. Skill: The Reality of Artistic Effort SchaeferArt

7.1K views - 3 years ago

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Recharge Your Creative Batteries

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Recharge Your Creative Batteries SchaeferArt

4.3K views - 3 years ago

3 Common Drawing Mistakes & How to Fix Them

3 Common Drawing Mistakes & How to Fix Them SchaeferArt

26K views - 3 years ago

6 Ways to STOP Overthinking - Strategies for a Strong Mind

6 Ways to STOP Overthinking - Strategies for a Strong Mind SchaeferArt

6.2K views - 3 years ago

7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Ruining Your Art

7 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Ruining Your Art SchaeferArt

9.8K views - 3 years ago

5 Ways to Actually Draw More Consistently

5 Ways to Actually Draw More Consistently SchaeferArt

18K views - 3 years ago

How to Draw with Pen & Ink like a Pro (and level up your drawing skills)

How to Draw with Pen & Ink like a Pro (and level up your drawing skills) SchaeferArt

11K views - 4 years ago

When Is It Too Late to Start Drawing?

When Is It Too Late to Start Drawing? SchaeferArt

52K views - 4 years ago

Q&A #03 - Applying Fundamentals, Purpose, Motivation, & Drawing

Q&A #03 - Applying Fundamentals, Purpose, Motivation, & Drawing SchaeferArt

4 years ago

This Might Be More Scary than Failing

This Might Be More Scary than Failing SchaeferArt

11K views - 4 years ago

Mancini Study - Real-Time Drawing Session

Mancini Study - Real-Time Drawing Session SchaeferArt

4 years ago

Q&A #02 - My Story, Graphic Design, Art Style, Digital or Traditional Art & More

Q&A #02 - My Story, Graphic Design, Art Style, Digital or Traditional Art & More SchaeferArt

4 years ago

Comparing Yourself to Others

Comparing Yourself to Others SchaeferArt

17K views - 4 years ago

Why You NEED Challenges to Improve Your Drawings

Why You NEED Challenges to Improve Your Drawings SchaeferArt

11K views - 4 years ago

Q&A #01 - Plein Air, Painting Small, Live-Streaming, & Goals

Q&A #01 - Plein Air, Painting Small, Live-Streaming, & Goals SchaeferArt

4 years ago

Traditional Art vs. Digital Art - Which is BEST?

Traditional Art vs. Digital Art - Which is BEST? SchaeferArt

17K views - 4 years ago

I SUCK at Drawing - What to Do Now?

I SUCK at Drawing - What to Do Now? SchaeferArt

15K views - 4 years ago

What Destroys the Joy of Drawing & Ways to Fix It

What Destroys the Joy of Drawing & Ways to Fix It SchaeferArt

16K views - 4 years ago

Best Book I've Read for Drawing Portraits

Best Book I've Read for Drawing Portraits SchaeferArt

39K views - 4 years ago

How to Avoid Overworking Your Drawings

How to Avoid Overworking Your Drawings SchaeferArt

12K views - 4 years ago

What Should I Draw? - Use THIS Method to Figure It Out

What Should I Draw? - Use THIS Method to Figure It Out SchaeferArt

22K views - 4 years ago

6 Methods for Starting Portrait Drawings

6 Methods for Starting Portrait Drawings SchaeferArt

30K views - 4 years ago

How to Experiment & Create More Interesting Drawings

How to Experiment & Create More Interesting Drawings SchaeferArt

7.1K views - 4 years ago