without overthinking or overworking
Create Rich and Compelling Abstract Paintings...
Join the FREE "Art of Layering" Challenge
- They get overwhelmed with not knowing how to get a painting started.
- They start with excitement, only to feel stuck halfway through.
- They are afraid to "ruin" a painting.
- They struggle with knowing if their painting is finished.
What Holds Most Abstract Painters Back?
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What if there was a way to paint that felt free, intuitive, and exciting — while still giving you structure and confidence?
- In the "Art of Layering" Challenge you'll discover a simple but powerful method that transforms how you start, build, and finish your abstract paintings.
- You'll learn how to build depth without overcomplicating your process.
- You'll learn a simpler way to create dynamic abstract art so you can paint with freedom, confidence, and ease.
- You'll learn how "mistakes" can actually take your painting in new, exciting directions.
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
the "Art of Layering" Challenge
I'll show you how to apply the first layers with energy and confidence — letting go of fear by embracing experimentation.
Learn how to create depth, contrast, and visual interest using the SCALE Method—a simple framework to evaluate shape, color, value, line, and edge—so your painting has contrast and interest.
Discover how to refine your work using Painting Guides — a set of guiding questions that help you make bold, smart decisions instead of getting lost in endless tweaking.
You'll have a step-by-step approach to refining your work so you no longer feel stuck in the final stages.
1. Start with Play, Not Pressure
2. Create Depth with Variety
3. Edit with Confidence
4. Know How to Finish a Painting
join now and you'll get a bonus - the "Editing Your Painting Checklist"!
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.
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.
My ADD and learning disabilities have been a gift because they forced me to invent simple systems that I now use over and over and share with my Art with Adele Academy members.
These unique systems make the painting process easy to learn and create breakthroughs.
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.
