Almost every artist hits this roadblock—the "Muddy Middle" phase—and it's one of the biggest hurdles in the creative process.

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Do you struggle with feeling lost or stuck in the middle of your abstract paintings?

Do you ever start a painting with enthusiasm and lose confidence as you progress? Do you question every brushstroke, doubt your vision and lose momentum just when your painting is taking shape?

Learn how to break through the muddy middle every time!

What to Expect

  • Learn What the Muddy Middle Is: Discover the key characteristics of this frustrating stage and how it manifests in your painting process.

  • Find Out Why the Muddy Middle Happens: Learn why this phase is a natural and necessary part of the creative process—and why it’s a sign you're on the right track.

  • Discover Proven Strategies to Paint Through the Muddy Middle: Get hands-on techniques and strategies that will help you navigate the muddy middle with confidence, allowing you to bring your abstract paintings to life with greater ease.

  • Unleash The Power of Mindset: Understand how adopting the right mindset can transform the way you approach your art, and learn to trust the creative journey—even when it feels uncertain.

  • Learn How to Trust Your Creative Intelligence: Learn how to quiet the inner critic and tap into your creative intuition to guide you through the toughest parts of your painting.

  • Gain Confidence to Finish Your Paintings: Gain the tools and confidence to push through the discomfort, empower your painting journey and complete your paintings with pride.

Plus!

The course includes membership in Art Smart Workshops - a private Facebook community where you can interact with artists like you and obtain additional support from Julie. Share your work, talk about the assignments as you work through the course and get new ideas and inspiration.

What's Included


✔️40+ Minutes of never-seen-before video instruction
✔️2 Bonus handouts
✔️Lifetime access to the course

What People Are Saying

  • AMAZING COURSE

    "I took this mini course of Muddy in the Middle because YES it happens! Thank you Julie for your work effort and your own issues with it. So much thinking to get past that awkward stage. A big appreciation for helping us all while helping yourself! Lovely small course."
    -Christina H.

  • YOU INSPIRED ME!

    "I loved your little mini course! You inspired me to dig out and paint on some pieces that never got past the muddy middle. "
    -Mary J

  • TAUGHT ME SO MUCH

    "I have gained so much from you. My best learning comes from observation. Watching you intuitively respond to your work in the tutorials has shown me what letting go of intention looks like. I had to coax myself to do the early exercises, thinking I could just skip ahead, but they taught me so much."
    -Ryan Beattie

It's time to break through the muddy middle.

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