West Australian expressionist artist Anita Shortland shares her process for packaging original artwork for delivery.

Australian mixed-media artist Anita Shortland shares the art supplies she takes with her on art-walks.

Mixed-media intuitive artist Anita Shortland shares her everyday art kit, the essential materials that fit in a small handbag or large purse for sketching on the go.

You can absolutely make imperfect marks (the quirkier the better) for 5 minutes a day on whatever paper you have handy, for the purpose of training your eye and hand. These are my top 4 tips for sticking to a daily art practice.

There are infinite ways to be creative and no wrong or right way to be an artist. It’s better to make something, anything, than to feel stuck. Letting go of perfectionism and just enjoying the process is a great way to get started. Not everything you make needs to be a masterpiece (and if you haven’t made anything in a while, why should it be?). Here are some suggestions to help stretch your creative legs:

If you can’t study an art degree, or get to lots of in person workshops, online resources like these can help you develop your own art practice.