The Creative Release: Overcoming Perfectionism in Abstract Landscapes

In this episode I'm exploring a challenge so many artists face—perfectionism. If you’ve ever hesitated to make a mark on your canvas for fear of getting it “wrong” or found yourself endlessly tweaking a piece, this one’s for you.

In the episode I share 5 practical tips to help you break free from perfectionist tendencies and truly enjoy the creative process. Plus, I’ll walk you through 3 fun exercises to help you loosen up and let go of overthinking in your abstract landscapes.

I also talk about how I embrace spontaneity in my own work, even when it means making mistakes, and how you can see that process unfold in my Sketchbook Adventures series on YouTube. Spoiler: It’s not always polished, but it’s real, and it’s all part of the journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why perfectionism can hold you back and how to overcome it.
• 5 actionable tips to help you embrace spontaneity and imperfection in your work.
• 3 simple exercises to loosen up and get out of your own head.
• How I use unconventional tools and techniques like palette knives, catalyst wedges and limited palettes to create expressive abstract landscapes.
• Why “happy accidents” can be the best part of your creative process.
• My YouTube Series, Sketchbook Adventures – See my loose and exploratory painting process, mistakes and all!

Download My Free Guide: Feeling inspired but need more tools to let go and dive into your art? Grab my free guide, Ethereal Expressions, for even more ways to build emotion and depth into your abstract landscapes. Download it ⁠here⁠.