Finally Know What To Do Next in Your Abstract Paintings
Stop second-guessing every brushstroke.
I’ll show you a simple way to start paintings with confidence, move through the awkward middle stages, and know how to finish without overworking.
Join thousands of artists who have discovered that every layer is simply another decision.
Join the FREE "Art of Layering" Challenge
Does this sound familiar?
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You begin a painting full of excitement and twenty minutes later you’re wondering if you’ve already ruined it.
You keep adding “just one more thing” until the painting loses the freshness you loved.
You stare at the canvas hoping it will tell you what it needs next.
Sometimes you even avoid painting altogether because you don’t want to waste another canvas.
If you’ve ever thought…
Imagine this instead...
what my students have said
“You are exactly the type of instructor I needed. I have never come across someone as affirming and forgiving AND willing to share her art secrets.”
Linda Blazonis
“I used to be rigid and fearful of making mistakes, but you’ve taught me there are no mistakes. So now, when I think I’ve ‘messed up’ I just laugh and paint over it.”
Jamie Medcafe
"I’ve learned new ways of approaching the canvas. Adele and the Art with Adele community is a safe place for honest, positive feedback.”
Beth Neuhoff
What You’ll Learn in Three Days in the "Art of Layering" Challenge
Discover why your first layer doesn’t need to be perfect.
I’ll show you how to begin in a playful way that immediately removes the pressure to “get it right.”
Learn my SCALE Method to create variety, contrast and movement naturally, without complicated design theory.
You’ll begin seeing exactly why some paintings come alive while others fall flat.
This is where most artists get stuck.
I’ll introduce my Painting Guides and simple decision process that helps you know exactly what your painting needs next.
Instead of endlessly tweaking, you’ll know when to add, when to simplify, and when to stop.
Day 1 - Start with Freedom Instead of Fear
Day 2 - Build Paintings That Have
Depth and Life
Day 3 - Finish with Confidence
join now and get a bonus — "Editing Your Painting: A Decision Guide"
As a professional abstract artist for more than forty years, my paintings have been represented by galleries across North America and have generated millions in sales.
But the thing I’m most proud of is helping artists discover that they don’t need to paint like me.
They need to learn how to trust themselves.
Ironically, my ADHD and learning disabilities became one of my greatest gifts.
They forced me to simplify everything.
Over the years I developed easy-to-follow systems that take the mystery out of abstract painting and help artists know what to do next, even when they feel completely stuck.
That’s exactly what I’ll share with you during this free challenge.
Adele Sypesteyn
What my students have said
The main thing I have learned from you is actually a very simple thing: "It's just another layer." This clicked with me and changed my mindset instantly. My paintings improved dramatically.
Angela Holman
{Adele's} knowledge, years of experience and professional approach guide me every day in the skills required to become a visual artist. I've gained so much more confidence in believing there are "NO MISTAKES."
Helen Broad
I have found you to be one of the best teachers I've ever had. Your creativity and your generosity about sharing your knowledge have inspired and taught me a lot.
Touri Strick
FAQ
No problem! All sessions are recorded and available for a limited time after the challenge ends. You can watch at your own pace, and each day’s lesson is short, focused, and easy to follow.
Each daily session is around 30 minutes, and there’s no pressure to complete a painting each day. Think of this as your creative reset—a short, powerful spark to reignite your painting practice.
Nope! You can use whatever abstract materials you already have—paper, canvas, paints, collage. The focus is on the process, not fancy tools.
If you’ve painted before and want to feel more confident in your decisions, this is your sweet spot. My approach meets you where you are and helps you go deeper — whether you’ve been painting for 6 months or 6 years.
You don’t need more talent.
You don’t need another technique.
You simply need a way to know what to do next.
Join me for the free Art of Layering Challenge, and let’s take the uncertainty out of abstract painting, one layer at a time.