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We just finished designing this 2 super cute coloring page over the weekend, just for you! Print them out and have some fun. Please tag us @Backwardprints so we can see your beautiful creations.
Sincerely, Brynne
Feel free to share these with your friends. Thanks so much!
Finding inspiration to create has never been so challenging for me. I don’t know about you, but with all the time I’m spending on my social accounts trying to market myself, I feel there is very little energy left in the day to create. Instagram and Pinterest have been great for promoting Backward Prints, and I really have grown fascinated with figuring all the ins and outs of how to be successful while using these platforms. You could say I really LOVE marketing which is wonderful. During this Pandemic, I’ve had more free time since all my arts shows were canceled. I’ve had time to paint and draw more, and to be a student again. I’ve spent ridiculous amounts of hours cleaning up my website, and finding new ways to make income. Now this is all really great, because I know when things go back to shall we say “normal” whatever that means, that I will have all these new ways to help my business grow, and that’s amazing. But, at the moment, I’m trying to better understand how I can maximize my energy each day, and limit my screen time.
I asked myself a few weeks ago, “Brynne, how can you find balance in your week, and allow more space to create?” Here are a few things I’ve come up with. I’m a work in progress, but aren’t we all.
Get focused with To Do Lists for what you need to accomplish each day.
Prioritize your day. Do what’s super duper important first. That could even be taking care of yourself. Working out and eating healthy are non-negotiable for me.
Carve out an afternoon to create, and I mean create with just doing that one thing. Screen Free TIme and all! Put some music on, dance, sing, enjoy. Be present.
Getting Organized: I make a few pieces of art each week, then spend 1 day photographing the art. I try and film timelapse vidoes while I’m painting and screen printing as well. Now, I have lots of content to pull from. It takes the guessing out of what I’m going to post each day.
Try using an ap like Plann or Planoly. These aps allow you to get a better idea of how your content will look on Instagram. You can also pay per month to schedule your posts ahead of time.
Limited Screen Use. I’d like to have a Screen FREE Day. Soulful Sundays will now be Screen FREE Sundays as well. Eventually my goal will be to get off Social Accounts 2 days a week. At the end of the day, I always think of my self like a gas tank. Everything we do each day depletes us. Being efficient with my time is extremely important to how I get the most out of each day.
I think that I’m getting closer to simplifing my online business. Running a creative business is tough but so rewarding. At the end of they day, I want to make sure I’m taking the time for myself #1, and #2 I have time to make art. I’ve been finding it too easy to get sucked into the Instagram or Pinterest vortex for hours being left feeling depleted and tired. These aps. are so easy to look at, they’re engaging and beautiful, and they are calling for our attention 24 hours a day. I don’t want them to run my life, and I know I’m not the only one experiencing this. If you haven’t watched the Social Dilemma on Netflix, check it out. It’s AMAZING!
I hope you found this blog post helpful. Happy creating!
~Brynne
P.S. Enjoy the 3 new Gauche painting’s I recently made. They are 4.5x6. I orginally planned on painting 1 small piece for 7 days. Though I haven’t made 7 of these, I have been making art daily for the past 2 weeks. Be gentle with youself and be flexible with your goals.
Discover & share this SoulPancake GIF with everyone you know. GIPHY is how you search, share, discover, and create GIFs.
You know, I never celebrated my birthday back in April. I was thinking it might be fun to go Live in my garage and have a little birthday celebration. I’d love to jump on my screen printing press and show you some live action, show you around my studio, and tell you a little about myself, you know, like why I started Backward Prints, what inspires me, and how I stay motivated.
I’ll be posting the date soon, so be on the lookout. It’s going to be fun! Feel free to put your party hat on, and get a glass of bubbly (21 and up only).
Cheers,
xox, Brynne
Hello! I'm excited to share with you my latest video I filmed on How to Draw in 3 Simple Steps. My motto with creating and filming these videos has been, "Just do your best". After all, it's what I tell my students when teaching.
Picasso didn't become Picasso over night. He practiced and practiced, and painted everyday, so that's my attitude too! I give up my perfectionistic ways and welcome the excitement of learning and embracing something new.
Please share my video with as many people as you like. If we're all stuck at home, might as well get artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
I'd also like to remind everyone that my intentions with these videos is the same for why I started Backward Prints, to spread happiness and laughter to all. Not much has changed 11 years later. 😀
xoxo, Brynne
P.S. To download the photo I drew from, scroll bellow.
Download this image and start drawing!
Learning the art of Letting Go and tapping into our deep and hidden emotions. By using watercolors and painting abstract, this allows us to tap into our feelings and emotions without judgement. Enjoy this FREE Abstract Watercolor class. I successfully filmed 2 videos to make uploading my footage easier. This is part 2 of 2, and I will be loading 1 of 2 shortly.
I’m learning at a fast rate how to create these video’s. I’m having to be gentle and kind with myself as create because let’s face it, I’m not a pro at filming and editing video’s. But you know what, I’m doing it anyways! I’m not letting FEAR get in my way anymore. I’ve always been a perfectionist, a Type A person. By moving into a space that allows me to, well me, 100% quirky and silly Brynne, I’m faced to make and create things that well, are “Perfectly Imperfect.” Thats ok with me, at least I’m developing my content. I’ll look back at my beginning videos and smile and say, “This is where I started, look how far I’ve grown!”
Lots of love, stay healthy, and try and look at the glass half full.
xox, Brynne
'll be teaching an abstract watercolor class today, March 20th at 1:00pm PST. This class will guide you on how to paint what you’re feeling right now. I'll guide you through how to express your emotions by using color, line, and texture. This class is healing, and therapeutic. I look forward to hosting such a sacred and beautiful class. The class duration will be about an hour. 🎨
UPDATE: I was going to go live and teach, but in the last few hours I've figured out How to make a much more professional looking video. I'll post a link with the lesson, and maybe at 2:00pm go LIVE to connect in with everyone for a Q&A as well as an opportunity to share anything that came up for you. Thank you for being understanding while I work out the kinks in making sure I'm creating the best possible experience for you. I'd love to try using zoom as well. .
Enjoy this Tutorial on how to use Adobe Sketch.
xox, Brynne
Things are kinda crazy right now, right? Even with all the uncertainty of things going on, I think it’s important to take a moment to think of the things that make you feel calm and happy. Read more bellow.
Because I can't seem to sleep. . . I made this in bed while @harleyjthefrenchie snored on my chest. I was thinking about the things that make me feel calm, especially with everything going on. I'm holding it together but there is a part of me that is having a hard time trusting what's to come. So, I'm going to focus my energy on the positive, and the things that make me feel calm and happy.. 🌼
1. Harley
2. My art/running my business
3. Baking/cooking/sharing with others
4. Yoga + meditation
5. Connection with my friends 💕
6. Nature 🏖 ⛰
I’ve been drawing my new French Bulldog’s portrait for the past 2 weeks. Harley is so much fun to draw. I’ve been addicted to using Adobe Sketch on my ipad air (2013 edition). It’s a free app, pretty user friendly I might add. The first image was created using Adobe Sketch without a stylus pen. The second image was hand drawn with pencil and pen on paper. I photographed the process from beginning to end and have shared it on my instagram page. I was able to upload the line drawing of Harley into adobe sketch and color in his face. I did have to change the blend mode option to Multiply but it worked! I’m in the process of coming up with an entire new collection inspired by my dog. I’m really excited and wanted to share with all of you. Stay tuned for more images, and products which will be available online.
