Trusting the Creative Process as an Artist with Abbie White

In this episode of Paint Rest Repeat, I’m joined by abstract painter Abbie White for a beautiful conversation about art, grief, resilience, family, and learning to trust your own creative voice. Abbie paints on raw canvas using acrylics to create soft, dreamy, watercolour-like works that feel calm, nostalgic and deeply emotional. In this conversation, she shares how painting became a way to process the loss of both her parents, how her mum’s influence continues to shape her work, and how her creative practice helped her move through a challenging season in her family life. We also talk about art fairs, rejection, entering prizes, connecting with collectors, and why artists need to spend less time looking outward and more time looking inward. If you’ve ever felt pressure to rush your style, compare yourself to other artists, or question whether your work is “enough”, this conversation is a gentle reminder to trust your own path. Full show notes and links available at https://www.permissiontopaint.co/blog/creative-process-abbie-white New here? Grab a free resource to get started ➡️ https://www.permissiontopaint.co/resources ⬅️ Ready for more? Find out how we can work together ➡️ https://www.permissiontopaint.co/coaching ⬅️ Resources & Mentions: Abbie White on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbie_white_art Abbie White’s Website: https://abbiewhiteart.com Join us at Gather: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/gather Leave a question for the podcast https://www.permissiontopaint.co/podcast Join the free Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity Free Artist Resources - Access the library of free resources to help you grow as an artist. https://www.permissiontopaint.co/resources  Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosgervayart Follow the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@rosgervayart?sub_confirmation=1 Connect on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rosgervayart Get weekly art biz tips straight to your inbox: https://www.permissiontopaint.co/stay-connected Leave a review! It helps other artists find the show. https://rosgervayart.com/blogs/art-for-the-heart-blog/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review-on-apple-podcasts