Sometimes it’s not that the painting is bad, it’s that something’s off and you can’t quite name it. When your work feels unresponsive or unresolved, here are five key ideas to help move it forward:

Struggling to break free from rigid drawing habits? These three fun techniques—blind contour, upside-down drawing, and using your non-dominant hand—will help you loosen up, improve observation, and boost creativity. Give them a try and see your artwork transform!