What to Do Next: Abstract Oil Painting Process

When I make my first run at a blank surface - what I call Reckless Abandon - my mindset is 0% Expectations, 100% Kindness for myself. Holding this mantra, and playing some loud music in my earbuds, truly helps me get out of head and get paint down. But then what to do next? I've found at this "second stage," it's very important to avoid judgement and criticism, and instead analyze what you have. I cover how I do that in this video.