Beyond Pretty: Make Art that Moves

As an abstract expressionist, you're not just moving paint around a canvas to match a sofa. Your true calling is far grander:

You're breathing life into a world that doesn't yet exist.

That's our profound contribution—to make a mark, to create things that come alive, to ignite movement in others.

Think about it: Is this your passion?

Is this the relentless curiosity that drives you? Do you feel that undeniable urge to bring forth something entirely new, to truly understand the worlds you're making with every brushstroke?

If you're looking to deepen that connection and step more fully into this powerful zone, here are three tips to get you there:

1. Embrace Emergence.

   Our minds often box us in, limiting what we dan create. the real thrill? Letting something new erupt from mothing. Joural wild ideas, explore audactious "what if" scenarios. Let your deepest emotions and subconscious lead you to the core themes of the world you're birthing on canvas. It's about dismantling old ways of seeing and letting raw possibility explode onto your surface.

   
   

2. Befriend the unknown.

   Abstract expressionism thrives on spontaneity and intuition. Instead of starting with a fixed idea, approach your canvas with an open mind. Let your emotions and subconscious guide your hand, allowing the "world" to reveal itself as you paint. This means letting go of control and trusting the process.

   
   

3. Reflect and connect

   Once a piece is complete, take time to sit with it. What feelings does it evoke? What narrative, if any, is emerging? Consider how this new world you've created connects to your own experiences, your values, or the broader human condition. This reflection deepens your understanding of your work's impact and its place in the larger world.

   
   

   The urge to create new worlds isn't just a desire; it's a profound calling.

   
   

   If you're feeling limited, seeking a breakthrough, or simply ready to elevate your artistic practice to an entirely new dimension of emergence and impact, let's connect.

   
   

   Let's make it happen,

   Beverly Todd

   
   

   Owner | Chief Getaway Artist

   B.Todd.Arts | Santa Fe Artist Getaway

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