You paint over the best parts, because you think it's not good enough. I get it... I used to do that too.

When you don't know what your painting needs next, doubt gets loud, so you start "fixing" what was actually the best part.

Living Abstracts is a journey from self-doubt to creative independence that gives you the visual language to see what your canvas actually needs, make intentional decisions, and finish paintings that feel unmistakably yours.

It's a 6-month, application-only mentorship with live feedback calls — max 5 artists per call — so every session is about your work, your decisions, your next step.

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Your Intuition Got You Here.
But It Can't Get You Out.

Using your intuition, you're able to get to a certain point with your abstract paintings. But then you hit a wall. Your gut is telling your your painting is unfinished, but you have no idea what to do next.

So you keep going. You adjust, you add, you try to fix it. And in the process, you lose the very thing that made it work. The painting ends up lifeless. Overworked. A shadow of what it was. And you're left feeling defeated.

That's not a lack of talent. That's a lack of visual language. Without it, intuition has nowhere to go, so doubt fills the gap instead.

This is the Clarity Gap... the space between intuitive creation and intentional refinement. And it's exactly where this journey begins.

This isn't a lecture hall. It's a private table for five. I see your work, every week, in real-time.

Bridging the clarity gap

You struggle see what your paintings need because you’re missing two critical things... the tools that come from understanding the visual language of art, and the awareness to use those tools intentionally.

The Clarity Framework is how we cross it together.

It's the process I built around the visual language of art and the 14 essential tools of the visual language—the building blocks that let you finally say what you mean on the canvas.

The breakthrough isn't trusting your intuition more. It's learning to trust what you can see.

Hi! I'm Cathy Mevik — artist and mentor

For a long time, I painted almost entirely on intuition. And when something started to feel real — I'd paint over it. Not because I didn't know it was working. Because it scared me. Fear of ruining it. Fear of it being seen. Fear that even if it was good, it still wasn't enough.

The turning point was discovering that there's an actual language for what I was sensing. Once I learned to speak it, everything changed. The best part was that I didn't have to treat it as rules. I could use it as tools. And I didn't lose my intuition in the process. I strengthened it.

I started finishing paintings I was proud of. Not the perfect paintings I had in my head, but paintings I actually felt connected to. Once I could see my work clearly, I stopped guessing.

It's why I started teaching — and exactly why I created Living Abstracts. I'm not here to make you paint like me or tell you how you should paint.

I'm here to give you the visual language to see your work clearly — and the confidence to make strong decisions on your own.

But it hasn't always felt that way

I took countless courses—even completed a three-year art education. You'd think that would be enough, but it wasn't.
Painting often felt like a fight. I'd freeze the moment I made a mark, afraid to mess it up. Scrolling Instagram made it worse, because I compared, second-guessed, and kept listening to the voice in my head telling me, "You're not good enough."

One painting would come together easily, while the next felt like I'd forgotten how to paint. I wanted to trust myself, but how could I when I was so inconsistent? And creating work that wasn't a copy or inspired by others? That always felt out of reach.
If you feel this way now, please know that you are not alone.

Things didn't change overnight. But they did change.

Looking back, I realized I'd only been given fragments... scattered skills, tips, and ideas. When what I needed was a way to bring everything together so I could actually see what was working in my paintings.

The breakthrough wasn't learning to trust my intuition more. It was learning the tools that would help me see.

Everything changed once I started to understand the visual language of art... how the elements and principles actually function together, as a way to assess my work clearly. Suddenly, I could tell what was alive and worth protecting versus what needed refining.

Little by little, I built a process that gave me both clarity and freedom. The fear didn't disappear. But I learned to work with it — because now I had solid tools to rely on.

For the first time, I was consistently finishing paintings that felt unmistakably mine. Honest paintings that I kept refining and fell in love with.

No artist should have to keep circling the same frustrations without direction. That's why I created The Clarity Framework — a four-stage process that helps you move from frustration and confusion to confidence and independence, from stuck to finished work you love.

I know, because I've stood exactly where you are now.

The Clarity Framework

Living Abstracts takes you through the essential stages that every artist needs to work through to become a confident and independent artist. Over six months, I guide you through each one, and help you integrate them into a way of working you'll you'll carry with you for the rest of your painting life.

This is the journey Living Abstracts takes you through... a complete path from understanding what drives your work to trusting your own decisions on the canvas. Each capacity builds on the last. Together they change how you see, how you think, and how you work.

Identity & Mindset

Clarify what drives your work, understand yourself as an artist — and recognize fear and perfectionism without letting them dictate your decisions.

Intuition & Visual Language

Strengthen your intuition while learning how the elements and principles of art actually function together — so expression and structure stop competing.

Intention & Process

Develop a clear method for evaluating your paintings — so you make deliberate adjustments instead of reactive ones.

Independence & Confidence

Start believing in your way of working as the right way of working. Rely on what you see and what you know, and finish paintings that are unmistakably yours.

When these four things work together, the way you work changes forever. You stop painting in reaction mode. You stop second-guessing. You start making strong decision that support the intuitive parts of your painting — and finish paintings you're proud of.

Are we a good match?

Whether you're three years in or fifteen, the frustration is the same: you know you have more to say, but you’re tired of guessing how to say it.

This mentorship is for dedicated, intermediate abstract artists who are committed to showing up and doing the work — because they know that commitment is what makes the difference.

You have been painting for a while, but you feel stuck. Sometimes your work feels strong and completely yours — and then the next painting falls apart and you don't know how to move forward without ruining what's there. That inconsistency is frustrating. It leads to hesitation. Second-guessing. Overworking. Walking away from paintings before they are done.

You're tired! Tired of jumping from course to course collecting bits and pieces and never seeing the full picture. You don't want partial answers anymore. You want to understand what your painting actually needs so you can make clear, strong decisions.

You have compared yourself to other artists and quietly wondered what you are missing. That feeling is not a character flaw. It is a sign that you are ready for a different kind of teaching.

Yes, This is Me — Apply Now

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Application-Based Curated Community of Dedicated Artists

Daily Feedback and support in our Private Community

Living Abstracts Weekly Live Feedback Calls

Weekly Live Feedback
Calls with no more than
5 Artists

Learn at Your own Pace.
All Modules available from Day One

What makes Living Abstracts different?

Most painting courses have 50, 100, even hundreds of students. You watch demos, but you're lucky if you get personal feedback on your actual work.

Living Abstracts is different, with no more than 5 dedicated artists on each weekly live call. That means I see your paintings every single week. I get to know you as an artist... your challenges, your progress, your next step, and I guide you personally every step of the way.

You won't be invisible. You'll be seen, supported, and guided throughout your entire journey.

Learn to Paint With Confidence and Direction

The Clarity Framework gives you the visual language to see what your paintings actually need — and a repeatable process to move forward with intention, instead of guessing.

Daily support in a private community

Beyond the weekly calls, I'm in the community every weekday — responding to your work, answering questions, and helping you keep moving forward throughout the full six months.

Tools, Trust, and a Process That Stays With You

You'll learn the tools the language of art gives you until they become second nature — so you can assess your work clearly and make confident decisions that will change the way you paint.

What you'll achieve

Move from stuck to clear

Your paintings will stop feeling busy, flat, or overworked. You'll stop overthinking every mark and second-guessing your choices. Instead, you'll build a process you can trust—one that brings clarity and structure to your intuitive way of working, so you can move forward with confidence.

Make stronger, more confident decisions

You'll move through the messy middle without freezing or wanting to give up. You'll learn to see your work clearly — what's working, what needs more, and when it's time to stop. And you'll understand how to use elements like line, shape, and contrast to support your expression, not override it.

Finish more work that feels like you

You'll start to see your personal voice show up consistently in your paintings—and feel proud of what you've created instead of comparing it to others. This isn't about painting a certain way. It's about learning to paint like you.

How This Works Inside the Mentorship

All 8 In-Depth Modules Available From Day One
Work through the curriculum at your own pace — in the order that makes sense for where you are. Every module includes an Art Practice section where I demonstrate how to apply the concepts so you're not just watching, you're applying the framework to real decisions in your own paintings..
Live Weekly Live Feedback Sessions —Maximum 5 Artists Per Call
Each week I look at your actual paintings and give you direct, specific feedback on exactly where you are. Not general advice. Not watching someone else get feedback and hoping it applies. Your work, your decisions, your next step.
Daily Support in a Private Community
Beyond the weekly calls, I'm in the community every weekday — responding to your work, answering questions, and helping you stay connected to your process throughout the full 6 months
A Small, Committed Cohort of Abstract Artists
You'll be surrounded by dedicated artists who understand exactly where you are — and who make the journey richer because of it. When everyone in the group is truly committed, the learning goes deeper than it ever could alone.
Access to All Course Materials & Future Updates.
You'll have access to everything for as long as I teach Living Abstracts, so you can come back to the modules again and again.

“This mentorship gave me more than I expected — and more than other courses ever did.”

Other courses taught me to copy. This one helped me create with confidence. Cathy gave me the tools, insight, and support I needed to grow as an artist — on my own terms. I felt truly seen and guided every step of the way.

Anita

“I finally understand who I am as an artist.”

Cathy teaches the why behind painting — not just what to do. Her course helped me discover my color preferences and connect deeply with my own voice. It’s the best course I’ve ever taken, and I keep coming back to the modules again and again.

Hildegun

Your Journey From
Self-Doubt to Creative Independence

Discover your true creative self

Uncover what actually drives your work by exploring your preferences, inspirations, and what you're truly trying to express.
Through guided exercises, you'll connect with what feels authentic to you—beyond trends, expectations, or outside influence.

You'll finish this module with clarity about your voice, a stronger sense of direction, and genuine excitement to create from a place that feels real.

This is where the Clarity Framework begins—helping you reconnect with your intuition and set the stage for confident, authentic painting.

The journey of the artist

Learn to work alongside fear instead of letting it stop you.

This module helps you recognize when self-doubt and perfectionism are taking over—so you can pause, reset, and keep moving forward. You'll work through the beliefs that hold you back and start making creative choices from trust instead of fear.

This module strengthens the mindset you'll need throughout the Clarity Framework—so you can approach each stage with courage and move through resistance when it shows up.

Stepping into the world of color

Learn how to use color to express emotion and energy in your work.

This module introduces essential color concepts—and then invites you to experiment with them boldly. You'll start using color not just to decorate, but to communicate.
You'll gain the confidence to make color choices that feel alive, intentional, and fully your own.

This stage of the Clarity Framework focuses on Emotional Expression—helping you move beyond technique and use color as a true language for your unique voice.

The visual language of art

Learn how to create strong, intentional compositions by understanding the elements and principles of art—balance, contrast, movement, and how they work together.
This module gives you practical tools to make your paintings feel clear, dynamic, and complete—without losing the personal expression that makes your work yours.
You'll start to see your paintings take shape with more clarity and impact, while staying true to your own style.
This stage deepens "Assessment and Awareness" in the Clarity Framework—helping you see what's working, spot what needs attention, and make confident choices as your painting evolves.

Exploring depth & diversity

Learn how to use the elements and principles to bring more richness and complexity into your work—through layering, contrast, and variety.
This module shows you how to push creative boundaries in a way that feels honest and intentional—adding interest, dimension, and subtlety to your paintings.

You'll learn how to make your work feel more dynamic and alive, without overwhelming what's already working.

This stage supports "Intentional Refinement" in the Clarity Framework—helping you add depth and final touches with confidence, so your paintings feel complete and unmistakably yours.

Building on the color fundamentals

Deepen your understanding of color by exploring harmony, contrast, and more advanced techniques.

Building on what you learned in Module 3, you'll learn how to use color with greater intention—creating work that feels more dynamic, expressive, and true to what you want to say.
This module helps you expand your creative vocabulary and unlock new possibilities in your painting process.

This stage reinforces "Emotional Expression" in the Clarity Framework—helping you use color with more depth, personality, and clarity in every layer you paint.

Becoming an independent artist

Now that you understand the visual language and how to use it, this module is about trusting yourself to make bold, authentic choices without needing outside validation.

You'll learn to rely on what you see and what you know—making decisions that truly reflect who you are as an artist.

You'll start creating more freely and independently—not just with inspiration, but with conviction, clarity, and a stronger connection to your unique vision.

This stage brings together all parts of the Clarity Framework—helping you move fluidly between intuition and technique, emotion and assessment, freedom and refinement.

Igniting creativity through the painting process

Watch me paint on multiple canvases, demonstrating how everything you've learned—the visual language, color concepts, mindset shifts—works together in real time.

You'll see how I move through challenges, make decisions, and know when to stop. This isn't a polished demo—it's the actual process, including the messy parts.

This final module brings the entire Clarity Framework to life—combining everything into a clear, grounded process you can return to again and again. You'll finish the course able to approach your work with confidence, freedom, and clarity—no matter what stage you're in.

Support for moments that feel uncertain.

Growth doesn't happen all at once. So I've created two quiet supports for the days when doubt shows up and you need to reconnect with your voice and trust your next step.

A short encouragement audio

When doubt creeps in, press play. I'll be right there with you.

Some days, painting feels like a fight. You second-guess everything.

This short audio was created for those days—to remind you that doubt isn't something to fix. It's a sign you care.

It's not a lesson. It's not a pep talk.
It's a real voice from someone who's been there—and still finds herself there sometimes—saying:

You're not alone.
You're not doing it wrong.
You're doing the work.

Navigate your painting process

Create with Confidence and Clarity

This printable guide supports you through the three trickiest parts of painting: how to begin with intention, how to move forward when you feel stuck, and how to recognize when your work is done.

You'll get clear, actionable prompts to help you connect to your voice, understand what your painting needs next, and stay in rhythm with your process—even when doubt shows up.

It's gentle, honest, and made to sit beside you as you paint. With this guide, you'll approach your canvas with more clarity, trust, and confidence.

“Now I can finally paint with confidence and freedom, and experiment without fear or self-criticism.”

Asne Oma

“An incredibly rewarding course.”

Cathy is a clear and inspiring teacher. I had so many “AHA” moments, and the group sessions were especially powerful. I’ve learned so much and feel deeply grateful.

Eila

“Everything Finally makes sense!”

I’ve taken other online courses and been part of painting clubs, but Cathy explains composition and color mixing so clearly, that everything finally makes sense. Painting is so much easier — and more fun — now that I understand what I’m doing.

Britt

Paint live with me

Exclusive live painting session during the break week

Step into the studio with me for a full-length live session that brings the process to life — raw, real, and unrehearsed.

Between Week 4 and 5, we pause the lessons and come together to paint. You’ll see how I navigate stuck points, make intuitive choices, and stay grounded through the ups and downs of a real painting session.

This is where the ideas in the course meet the reality of the canvas — emotions, challenges, and all.

If two cohorts are running at once, we’ll share the session — a rare chance to connect with a wider circle of artists walking the same path. Bring your brushes, your questions, and your curiosity.

Each of these extras is yours to keep — to revisit whenever you want to reflect, reset, or reconnect with your process.

This Feels Right — I Want In

My heart is in this course — but it was designed for yours

Here's how to take the next step:

Step 1: Fill out the application form
Step 2: I'll review your application within 24 hours
Step 3: If we're a good fit, you'll receive a personal invitation to enroll with your payment link

The application isn't about being ready. It's about making sure we're the right fit for each other. All I ask is that you've been painting for a while, you're not a complete beginner, and you're dedicated to doing the work. If that's you — I'd love to hear from you.

Investment:

The course is $2.100 USD, with flexible payment options:

3 monthly payments of $750
6 monthly payments of $385

I read every application personally. If this feels like the right next step, I'd love to hear from you.

Start Your Application

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