Starting a painting is the hardest part. It can feel overwhelming, especially after time away from your studio. In this episode, I'll take you inside my art studio and share exactly how I start a painting when inspiration feels far away. 

You'll learn why meditation is part of my creative process, how choosing fewer colors can unlock more freedom, and why every painting goes through the fugly stages. I'll break down the six phases of the creative process and show you how to move through the fog instead of quitting.

This episode is a permission slip to start messy, play again, and trust yourself.

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Resources mentioned:

• This episode is a really great one to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• Studio Elite is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  

• Snag a Free Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

• The Palo Santo I Use: https://amzn.to/3Nv08ZC 

• The Color Course for Rebels will help with composition and colors: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Learn more about The Mother Color™ color mixing: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/LX7esQzG/checkout 

• Episode 124: 7 Art Techniques I Wish I Learned Sooner: https://jodieking.com/episode-124-avoid-my-mistakes-7-art-tips-i-wish-i-knew-sooner/ 

• Water Soluble Graphite: https://amzn.to/4bg9n9V 

• Charcoal: https://amzn.to/49EVdhp 

• Fat Sharpie: https://amzn.to/44VMXXT 

• Graphite Pencils: https://amzn.to/3KX1n3e 

• Fixative: https://amzn.to/4jt1kc4 

• Episode 16: What to Do if Your Painting Is In the Fuglies: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/ 

• Palette Knives: https://amzn.to/4pm4Lmc 

• Pastels: https://amzn.to/4qxNveB 

• Posca Markers: https://amzn.to/495n0HJ 

• Scott Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/4jq2O6I 

• Shop all supplies on my Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ 

• Edge canvases: ​​https://www.jerrysartarama.com/the-edge-all-media-cotton-canvas-1-1-2-inch-boxes-of-three 

• My favorite paint by Nova: https://novacolorpaint.com/ 

• Let's paint together at one of my workshops in 2026!: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

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