Painting Tips for Artists: Loosen Up by Going Big or Going Small
Revisit Old Paintings for Fresh Inspiration
How Changing the Scale of Your Painting Sparks Creativity
Feeling a Bit Creatively Stuck? This Might Just Be the Nudge You Need…
If your painting mojo’s gone a bit quiet lately, here’s a fun way to shake things up—revisit one of your favourite past paintings and recreate it… but at a totally different scale.
Small Works: The Benefits of Tiny Canvases
These tiny seascapes I’ve been working on are just 12cm square, and honestly, they’ve been such a breath of fresh air. Working small has helped me loosen up, experiment more, and let go of the pressure to “get it right.”
Shifting the scale makes you see things in a new light—composition, texture, colour, and mark-making all take on a different energy. The key? Keep it light, playful, and exploratory.
Working Large: Stretch Your Artistic Comfort Zone
If you’re used to working large, try going mini. If you tend to work small, stretch out and go big!
You don’t need a brand new idea—just a fresh perspective. Sometimes, all it takes is changing the size of the canvas to unlock something new.
Want to put these ideas into practice?
Check out Jenny’s upcoming workshops where you can explore creative techniques, experiment with scale, and gain fresh inspiration alongside fellow artists.
