As a teacher, I share my techniques and intuitive approach to help artists like you break through creative blocks, develop a unique style, and build a fulfilling art practice.
As a career abstract artist with 40+ years of experience, my work has been represented by dozens of galleries nationwide and has generated millions in sales.
Adele Sypesteyn
Abstract artist and teacher
I come from a New Orleans family of artists and have been an abstract painter for over 40 years.
My works have been featured in the collections of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Pahlmeyer Winery, and Shafer Winery, among others.
My paintings have also be been featured in design magazines, including Southern Home, Veranda, House Beautiful, Seattle Home & Lifestyle, and many others.
Meet Adele Sypesteyn
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"Every painting is the result of a series of individual decisions. I focus on teaching how to make those decisions easily.”
Adele Sypesteyn
Learn easy-to-follow proven strategies for marketing your art — even during tough economic times — by focusing on selling multiples of smaller works.
Turn Your Art Into Sales in 2025
This 7-video course covers the basics — Understanding Color, Design, and Composition — and so much more.
Abstract Painting for Absolute Beginners
Get all of my art secrets (without anything held back). 300+ exclusive tutorials, with fresh videos uploaded every week. To simplify and clarify complex problems while also breaking down the business of art sales.
The Art with Adele Academy
Beth Neuhoff
"I’ve learned new ways of approaching the canvas. Adele and the Art with Adele community is a safe place for honest, positive feedback.”
Jamie Medcafe
“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.”
Linda Blazonis
“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.”
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Every artist (even every professional artist) has questioned where to begin. Let that hesitation go, and let a sense of expressive freedom come in.
Never again feel overwhelmed by a blank canvas.