![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-Blue-and-Yellow-with-Laundry-Unison-Colour-pastels-on-UART-320-paper-12-x-12-in.jpg\")
<\/a>Here’s why you should join the ranks of those who have experienced the incredible benefits of a Daily Painting Challenge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Continuous Improvement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n “Continued practice is essential if you want to improve, and painting every day, as in the 31in31 challenge, is the perfect way to achieve that.” <\/p>\n~ Rosie C<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n2. Comfort and Confidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n “Constant use of pastels made me more comfortable with what they can do and what I can do with them.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Christine S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cConfidence in the ability to paint, remedy mistakes, fail, and succeed is priceless.” <\/p>\n~ Rod F.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-Ready-Unison-Colour-pastels-from-16-piece-SET-on-UART-240-9-x-6-in-686x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Gail Sibley, Ready, Unison Colour pastels (from 16 piece SET) on UART 240, 9 x 6 in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n3. Overcoming Procrastination<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n“It gave me the impetus to paint. It’s too easy to just veg in front of the TV.” <\/p>\n~ Ann K. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n4. Developing Discipline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cI learned to just DO something every day, even if it’s just preparing to paint. Every bit counts.” <\/p>\n~ Marsha S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-Thinking-of-Nathalie-Unison-Colour-pastels-on-LaCarte-paper-9-x-12-in.jpg\")
<\/a>Gail Sibley, Thinking of Nathalie, Unison Colour pastels on LaCarte paper, 9 x 12 in. Sold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n5. Material Exploration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n“I tried new pastels, water-soluble pastel sticks, water-soluble wax sticks, oil pastels, and different pastel papers. It was about the experience rather than the final product.” <\/p>\n~ Constance D.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n6. Fast-Track Learning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n “Further developing how to work with pastels in a sort of fast-forward mode because of using the dusty sticks every day.” <\/p>\n~Nicolette van D.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n7. Building Consistency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n“The challenge gave me the push I needed to paint with consistency. It provided me with the freedom to just paint with intention and not with expectation.” <\/p>\n~ Carol Ann M.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-Her-Chair-Unison-Colour-pastels-from-16-piece-starter-set-on-Pastel-Premier-terracotta-8-x-10-in.jpg\")
<\/a>Gail Sibley, Her Chair, Unison Colour pastels (from 16-piece starter set) on Pastel Premier terracotta, 8 x 10 in. Sold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n8. Time Management and Organization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n “I have learned most about organizing my painting and drawing time. I have found out that it helps most to have some clear idea of what I want to do, when to do it, and how, before I start.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Clea M.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-Cy-and-the-Red-Clutch-Unison-Colour-pastels-on-Pastel-Premier-slate-10-x-8-in.jpg\")
<\/a>Gail Sibley, Cy and the Red Clutch, Unison Colour pastels on Pastel Premier slate, 10 x 8 in. Sold <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n9. Small Is Good<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cI found that keeping the size small gave me time to complete something every day, and a few of them turned out to be little jewels.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Betty S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n10. Letting Go Of Perfectionism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nThe freedom to explore new materials and palettes. It\u2019s easier to let go of perfection when you have 30 more pieces to do. Get it next time. <\/p>\n~ Lisa S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSoooooo have you been inspired to take on this Daily Painting Challenge<\/em> in February? Grab a friend or two as it’s always great to have a painting buddy<\/a> or two to keep each other accountable! And then make your commitment on social media – tell the world what you are doing and then post daily. Remember not to worry about the results, keep focused on the doing!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"Gail](\"https:\/\/www.howtopastel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gail-Sibley-She-Loved-Lemons-Unison-Colour-pastels-on-Pastel-Premier-paper-white-8-x-8-in-1024x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Gail Sibley, She Loved Lemons, Unison Colour pastels on Pastel Premier paper (white), 8 x 8 in. Sold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share in the comments if you’re <\/em>going to be painting daily in February. This is such a splendid way to get back into doing your art if you\u2019ve been having trouble getting back into the swing of things. Use the hashtag #29days29paintings when you post on social media so we can all see what you’re up to!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThat\u2019s it for this time!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
~ Gail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nPS. Don\u2019t know what to paint? How about working on a series<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\nPPS. Looking for some prompt ideas? Check out this post<\/a> I wrote as we prepared for our first 31-pastels-in-31-days Daily Painting Challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\nPPPS. This post <\/a>on preparing for a Challenge may also be helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPPPPS. Need to hear more benefits of doing a Daily Painting Challenge?? Then read more here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nPPPPPS. This is not a formal HTP Challenge, that is, we won’t be running daily threads in the HTP Facebook group. Instead, I want you to take this on and commit to it on your own social media channels. Remember to use the hashtag #29days29paintings so we can all see what you’re up to! We WILL be posting daily threads in our IGNITE! Community however so come join us<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Continued practice is essential if you want to improve, and painting every day, as in the 31in31 challenge, is the perfect way to achieve that.” <\/p>\n~ Rosie C<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “Constant use of pastels made me more comfortable with what they can do and what I can do with them.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Christine S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cConfidence in the ability to paint, remedy mistakes, fail, and succeed is priceless.” <\/p>\n~ Rod F.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “It gave me the impetus to paint. It’s too easy to just veg in front of the TV.” <\/p>\n~ Ann K. <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cI learned to just DO something every day, even if it’s just preparing to paint. Every bit counts.” <\/p>\n~ Marsha S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “I tried new pastels, water-soluble pastel sticks, water-soluble wax sticks, oil pastels, and different pastel papers. It was about the experience rather than the final product.” <\/p>\n~ Constance D.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “Further developing how to work with pastels in a sort of fast-forward mode because of using the dusty sticks every day.” <\/p>\n~Nicolette van D.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “The challenge gave me the push I needed to paint with consistency. It provided me with the freedom to just paint with intention and not with expectation.” <\/p>\n~ Carol Ann M.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n “I have learned most about organizing my painting and drawing time. I have found out that it helps most to have some clear idea of what I want to do, when to do it, and how, before I start.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Clea M.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n \u201cI found that keeping the size small gave me time to complete something every day, and a few of them turned out to be little jewels.\u201d <\/p>\n~ Betty S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The freedom to explore new materials and palettes. It\u2019s easier to let go of perfection when you have 30 more pieces to do. Get it next time. <\/p>\n~ Lisa S.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Soooooo have you been inspired to take on this Daily Painting Challenge<\/em> in February? Grab a friend or two as it’s always great to have a painting buddy<\/a> or two to keep each other accountable! And then make your commitment on social media – tell the world what you are doing and then post daily. Remember not to worry about the results, keep focused on the doing!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Share in the comments if you’re <\/em>going to be painting daily in February. This is such a splendid way to get back into doing your art if you\u2019ve been having trouble getting back into the swing of things. Use the hashtag #29days29paintings when you post on social media so we can all see what you’re up to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s it for this time!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n ~ Gail<\/p>\n\n\n\n PS. Don\u2019t know what to paint? How about working on a series<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n PPS. Looking for some prompt ideas? Check out this post<\/a> I wrote as we prepared for our first 31-pastels-in-31-days Daily Painting Challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\n PPPS. This post <\/a>on preparing for a Challenge may also be helpful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n PPPPS. Need to hear more benefits of doing a Daily Painting Challenge?? Then read more here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n PPPPPS. This is not a formal HTP Challenge, that is, we won’t be running daily threads in the HTP Facebook group. Instead, I want you to take this on and commit to it on your own social media channels. Remember to use the hashtag #29days29paintings so we can all see what you’re up to! We WILL be posting daily threads in our IGNITE! Community however so come join us<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Comfort and Confidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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