In this episode of Totally Abstracted I’m exploring what I call The Layered Mindset, a way of thinking that’s changed how I approach both painting and life.

Every painting goes through that awkward, uncertain phase, the messy middle where nothing looks quite right and perfection feels miles away. But I’ve learned that this stage isn’t a mistake; it’s where the real art begins. Layers aren’t just physical paint, they’re records of choices, hesitations, and little moments of bravery.

When we let go of the need for perfection, we give ourselves permission to stay curious. We start to enjoy the conversation between what we put down and what the painting offers back. And in that back-and-forth, something deeper happens: the painting begins to reveal itself. And I believe that embracing process over perfection transforms not just your work, but your relationship with creativity itself.

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