Anyone can make art 🧚🏾♀️
When I show people my art I always hear “I wish I could make something like that”. I recently started making art earlier this year. I did draw in my free time when I was in high school but after I graduated it took me 4 years to get back into it. I never took any classes, unless elementary art class count. I also started working with clay for the first time this year. 😌
Art does take time and it’s good to practice letting your creative side flow instead of questioning your abilities. 🌟
Where to shop for materials starting out:
- Dollar Tree
- Walmart
- Michaels
- Use recycled materials
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