What to do you do when you want to start a painting, but you can’t seem to come up with any ideas? What if you could get an endless amount of inspiration from simply playing? Playfulness lightens everything up, so you’re not bogged down with what is right or wrong. When you view painting as […]

We all have the ability to create abstract artwork that makes unique visual connections for ourselves, and those who view our artwork. In fact, abstract art gives you the freedom to create artwork by trusting your intuition. I find abstract painting allows artists at any level to freely express their creativity as they explore the […]

Finding ideas for inspiration is something we all desire. Collecting color swatches and patterns will help inspire you as you create your works of art. From beginners to seasoned artists— we all need a collections resource book to reference while we work. Using this type of tool will help initiate a clear direction for anything […]

Getting ideas for abstract paintings is challenging for a lot of people because they don’t know where to start and they can get really anxious about doing it. Here are two exercises that are designed to help make getting ideas for painting fun and playful. The Strokes Painting Exercise. In this exercise, you will create […]

Many people say they can’t create art because they don’t know how to think like an artist. You may be thinking like an artist already and not even realize it. If you’re not sure, take a look at the following list. As you go through the list, try to determine which ones you’re doing already, […]

Painting is a gift that everyone has the opportunity to experience.  We can all benefit from creating art through painting if we only embrace it. Painting allows us to unleash our hidden creativity to recreate things we see in life, as well as develop new perspectives using various mediums to convey our thoughts. Art can […]

Since I love painting and teaching others to do it, I spend a lot of time researching and exploring techniques we can all use in our creative endeavors. As an artist who has paintings displayed in galleries nationwide, featured in magazines and adorning the walls of places like Neiman Marcus and Saks 5th Avenue, the […]

I am passionate about painting and teaching. So it is no wonder that I love living at the intersection of those two worlds. Here are seven more questions and answers about painting that many of you ask me frequently. How long does it take to finish a painting? The length of time it can take […]

Did you know that using your imagination to create can help improve your health? Research shows that painting can make you a happier, healthier person. With news like that, you probably want to run out and start painting right now. (I know I do.) The benefits of painting transcend age groups and positively impacts everyone […]

Mindset is your way of thinking and it can impact everything you do… including creating amazing art. Listen to what I have to say about mindset in this short video. If you enjoy this video and are interested in learning more about abstract art, techniques, mindsets, and tools, check out Art with Adele. This interactive […]