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Most Artists Avoide These Colors... The Best Ones Don't! Jun 09, 2026

I can still remember how excited I was the first time I brought home a large canvas from the art store. I had my brushes, I had my paints β€” which, by the way, were really low pigmented paints, and tha...

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Do You Paint to Express or Impress? Jun 09, 2026

You probably know those paintings where something just works, so you step back, you feel this rush of giddiness. You absolutely love what you see. But then almost immediately you pick up the brush a

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How to get unstuck from the messy middle of an abstract painting abstract painting intuitive abstract painting painting tips the messy middle May 23, 2026

Oh My Gosh... I feel so stuck. This panting needs fixing, but the last time I tried...Β  I ruined it.
One of my student said those exact words to me recently, and honestly? My heart instantly sank beca...

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How To Tell If An Abstract Painting Is Finished? finishing an abstract painting painting process painting tips May 17, 2026

One of the questions I hear most often from abstract artists is:

β€œHow do I know when my painting is finished?”

And honestly, I don’t think there is one perfect answer.

Every

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Cathy Mevik

As an artist and mentor who has walked this path, I know firsthand that a magic pill or a borrowed style isn't the answer. True growth happens when you understand how to balance intuition and intention. That's what I write about here β€” the real tools that help you see your own paintings clearly and make stronger decisions.