a lot of these witchy social media accounts & even corners of witchy spaces online, are selling you a false narrative & an idea of what witchcraft.
witchcraft has always been accessible, because witchcraft is the usage of nature and its tools around you. yes, the stick you found alongside the rock can be used for magic, everything has energy, has magic, and is useful in spell work.
yes, the river water you collected, or the rain water you collected as it was raining a few hours ago works perfectly well
yes, the herbs you found in the forest or the woods, also work perfectly fine. identify the herb or plant, look up its properties, and utilize it in your working
yes, the images of any deity regardless if it’s a painting, your own art, a statue that’s for example, an animal, etc can absolutely replace a deity statue
yes, your altar can be messy, if your altar is messy, you’re doing the craft properly. and if it isn’t messy, you’re also doing the craft properly, as long as it isn’t damaging your health.
your witchcraft isn’t less valid than others, nor is your witchcraft better than others. to be a witch is to do the magic, simple as that