04/30/2026
Just finished The Painter’s Process by William F. Reese, and it really stayed with me. It’s not about technique as much as it is about learning to trust that quiet inner voice when you’re creating.
A lot of it felt like a reminder to slow down, let go of overthinking, and just respond to what’s in front of you—whether that’s a landscape, a bird, or just a feeling you’re trying to hold onto. The idea that painting is more of a conversation than something you control really hit home.
It made me think about how often doubt creeps in, and how important it is to keep showing up anyway… to stay honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Definitely one of those reads that doesn’t just teach you something—it shifts how you see your own process.
