How to Make Ugly Art
Most of us grew up believing that “real art” must be neat, accurate, and perfect. By adulthood, that message becomes perfectionism—freezing your hand before you begin and shutting down flow, intuition, and joy. This mini class uses ugly, messy, imperfect art as the antidote. You’ll learn 10 distinct creative methods, each taught in its own lesson, including using “bad” supplies, choosing colors you dislike, breaking rules, closing your eyes, working quickly, switching hands, embracing spirals, releasing outcomes, moving through the messy middle, and keeping some art private. Each method is rooted in neuroscience and designed to quiet the inner critic, calm the nervous system, and restore freedom and play. Ugly art isn’t silly—it’s healing, liberating, and deeply human. One imperfect mark at a time.
Course•By Roxanne Glaser