{"id":685443,"date":"2024-07-30T05:55:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T09:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/?p=685443"},"modified":"2024-07-29T17:16:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T21:16:49","slug":"warm-up-drawing-prompts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/warm-up-drawing-prompts\/","title":{"rendered":"Warm up Like an Olympian With These Art Prompts Before You Dive Into a Bigger Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you hit the gym or go for a run, you probably do something easy first to warm-up your muscles. Warming up prevents injury by priming muscles, getting your blood flowing, and boosting your confidence before a grueling workout. Doing warm-up exercises isn't just for athletics though. Warming up can be a great way to prepare your mind and hands before you tackle a bigger project. It's a low stakes way to loosen up your gestures while also nudging your brain to get into creative mode.<\/p>\n

Once you've warmed up, you'll be needing your next project. My Modern Met Academy<\/a> courses are great for building up your skills and confidence when you're feeling overwhelmed by a blank canvas or page. One great class for both beginners and seasoned artists is Nitika Ale's Learn How to Paint Abstract Acrylic Floral Paintings<\/em><\/a>. Ale encourages her students to become more confident in their work, focusing on color-mixing and loosening up brushstrokes.<\/p>\n

Scroll down to check out five ways you can warm up to create your next masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Before you start your next art project, here are five activities to get you in the right frame of mind:<\/h2>\n

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1.  Blind Contour Drawing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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