@wilw Yes, have silly contests with your friends where someone comes up with a theme. Usually the funnier, the better. Put a short time limit on it so you don't take yourself too seriously. That way you learn to be economical with brush strokes and relax. You also tend to have a lot of fun with it because you are playing with your friends. Having thirty minutes to paint a Dachshund Mona Lisa, potentially after a homebrew tasting session, will open your eyes to a whole new joy of painting. Trust me 🙂