Welcome to Louise De Masi’s Journal, where you’ll find personal reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and the inspirations that fuel her creative journey. Discover the life of a professional watercolour artist through candid posts that share the highs and lows of the artistic process.
Louise’s journal offers a glimpse into her daily routines, upcoming projects, and the experiences that shape her art. Perfect for art enthusiasts and fellow artists, these entries provide an intimate look at the passion and dedication behind each piece.
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While I’m incredibly thankful it wasn’t worse, the recovery process has been a struggle. Wearing a cast in the middle of summer is uncomfortable enough, but I didn’t anticipate just how much it would affect my daily life - even though it’s on my non-painting hand. Simple tasks have become challenging, and I’ve felt disconnected from my usual routines, including painting.
Read More"Following Louise’s videos on YouTube made me feel I was painting. After a long time, I wrote Louise on Facebook and unexpectedly got an answer! She invited me to enjoy Discord, where I met beautiful, enthusiastic painters. At some point, it clicked! My heart was full of joy! Now, Susi, paint! So, I followed a tutorial, painting for the first time in my painting life!" - Susi
Read MoreI'll be honest, those early days were filled with frustration. Watercolour, with its own set of rules and techniques, was a tough teacher and progress was slow. The lessons of light to dark, the permanence of each stroke, and the acceptance of "happy accidents" were hard-learned. I found myself creating pieces that, well, let's just say they wouldn't have made it to the fridge door.
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