
Summer Painting Inspiration – This Is Your Permission to Make Art
July 8, 2026Hi! Here’s a quickie video from my studio this summer.
Right now I’m making a lot of art, and not necessarily art I will show.
I’m not exactly sure where it’s going, but I’m giving myself the freedom to just follow my muse. Colors I want to explore, shapes, themes, layers, playfulness. All of these explorations lead to artistic confidence.
Watch why that’s important and see what’s happening here:
It can feel a little lost when you’re not finishing great paintings that are going somewhere, paintings you feel proud to show. But the play you do and the exploration you do is all contributing to you becoming a better artist and finding your next thing.
That’s how confidence is made. That’s how new, incredible bodies of work are made. That’s how your authentic expression comes forth.
It doesn’t come forth by pressuring it to come out as a great painting. It’s just by allowing yourself to be free and see what happens. (read that again)
This is exactly the work I do with women in my mentoring program, helping you find your own expression and trust it. If you’re curious whether it’s right for you, book a call with me here and we’ll talk. Please don’t book a call with me if you’re just looking for free information. These calls are for women who are ready to go from dabbling to professional quality painting, and get the support to live their best life. If that’s you, I’d love to talk with you here!
With love and creativity,
Kellie
PS. Scroll down to see a few words from my recent students…


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