6 Painting "Rules" You Don’t Need to Follow (And What to Do Instead)

Are traditional art rules holding you back? In this video, I break down some of the most common painting “rules” that artists hear—like never using black, only painting from life, or needing to find your signature style. These rules might sound helpful, but in many cases, they actually limit creativity.

From tracing and digital art to working from photos and switching mediums, I share my thoughts and experiences as a professional painter—and why I believe there’s no such thing as cheating in art.

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* Links *
My website: https://www.christinakentart.com/
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Shop: https://www.christinakentart.com/shop
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* Tips for beginner artists *
How I learned to paint: https://youtu.be/ubstmKOs-Xw
My palette: https://youtu.be/qoeAa0eAQR4
My brushes: https://youtu.be/vPxnLToMV5k
Home art studio setup: https://youtu.be/526QNa2LKuk
Learning composition: https://youtu.be/al_o5kZE8zY
Basic color mixing: https://youtu.be/N0hrRE1Ltrw
Plein air painting kit: https://youtu.be/GHins7UNI94

* My art career path *
How I started growing my instagram: https://youtu.be/NjvSPAnc4oU
How I started selling my work: https://youtu.be/iB5twDhCXdc
How I started showing my work: https://youtu.be/S_C0Jc7RlpM
How I started working with galleries: https://youtu.be/2sA1ZT8YoEY
How I became a full-time artist: https://youtu.be/ZTTcBISiIxo