You’re in Stage 2:
The Wanderer

You know what you want your paintings to look like. Getting there consistently is the frustrating part. This means your eye is already trained. Your hand just hasn’t caught up yet.

This is the stage where most people assume they’re “doing something wrong.” They’re not. They’re just missing a repeatable process.

First Let’s Close One Loop That’s Quietly Undermining Your Confidence

At Stage 2, confidence doesn’t come from more options.
It comes from clarity and consistency. This is one of the most common patterns I see in Stage 2 artists, and it has nothing to do with talent.

Your free 3-minute download:
5 Lessons That Stop the “Do I Have the Right Supplies?” Spiral

Here’s what happens to most Stage 2 artists:

You start with beginner supplies.
 Then you see recommendations.
 Then another artist swears by a different brush, paper, or palette.

Before long, you’re stuck wondering if there’s a magic supply you’re missing.

The problem isn’t that you don’t have enough supplies.
 It’s that no one showed you how to curate them.

This short guide will help you:

  • understand which supply choices actually affect your results
  • stop cycling through “recommended” materials
  • build a setup that finally feels reliable and intentional

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Part 1 of our Overworking Series for Stage 2 Artist

Why Rushed Brushwork Is Holding You Back

One of the fastest ways Stage 2 artists lose confidence is by rushing the painting not because they’re impatient, but because they don’t yet trust the process.

In this short 16 minute video, you’ll notice:

  • why rushing creates muddy petals and overworked areas
  • how slowing down actually gives you more control
  • what to watch for before adding the next stroke

If this resonates, the next step is not more watching. It’s guided practice, specifically on: Timing.

Knowing when to move…
when to pause…
and when to leave things alone.

That’s not guesswork. It’s a skill you can train.

This is the moment Stage 2 artists either gain control or start overworking everything.

Reading your brush and paper instead of hoping

If you want to go deeper, from Blobs to Blooms 1.0 is a short workshop built specifically for Stage 2 artists.

It shows you how to:

  • read the paper’s moisture in real time
  • time your brushstrokes with confidence
  • create soft blends without muddy surprises

This is where you stop relying on luck and start trusting your decisions

Practice This With Me: Get Instant Access for $27 (U.P $47)

Optional • Stage 2–specific • Quiz-taker reward

Want to Keep Going?

Everything you’ve accessed today: your stage guidance, resources, and what comes next lives inside the Artist Passage Portal.

It’s where this 5 stage process connects, so you’re not piecing things together from videos, PDFs, and bookmarks.

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