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. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]! 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 Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know! For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast DISCLAIMER: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel!

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