Find YOUR Right Time
Ep. 56 guest Brian Miller works a full time job.
For years, Brian Miller told himself what so many of us do: I’ll paint later.
Later meant after work. Maybe on the weekends. But when “later” finally arrived, he was too tired, too busy, or too distracted by everything else that seemed more urgent. Sound familiar?
Then something changed.
Brian and his wife, fellow artist Debbie Miller, took a class with daily painter Lisa Daria Kennedy. That’s when they realized that if painting was truly a priority, it needed to happen first thing in the morning.
Brian committed—and he’s been painting daily ever since.
How to Find the Right Time for Your Painting Practice
Life is busy and often exhausting. If you want to paint consistently, it’s worth experimenting with when you paint, not just how often.
For Brian and Debbie, mornings became their best time. But that might not be true for you.
Some artists paint last thing at night before brushing their teeth.
Others squeeze in creative time on their lunch break or while waiting in the car during their kids’ activities.
Some tie it to a daily habit—after morning coffee, before checking email, or right after work to transition out of the day.
Put it to Practice:
Not all time works the same. The key is to match your artistic goals with the best time of day for you.
Here’s your challenge:
Pick a time that seems like it could work.
Fully commit to it for a week or two.
Pay attention. Does it feel natural? Do you show up consistently?
If it doesn’t work, tweak it and try again. You might need a few experiments before you find the perfect rhythm.
Because the best time to paint isn’t later. It’s whenever you make it happen.