The Moment

Let go of perfection. Embrace the moment. Trust the process.

Taught by Kasia Avery

What if the most powerful art was the art you didn't try to control?

This lesson is an invitation to release the fear of making a wrong move and step into a space of creative freedom. Together, we'll explore the beauty of impermanence — allowing pastels to smudge, layers to shift, and colours to blend unpredictably.

Using dry pastels, soft pencils, and a touch of paint, you'll create a layered abstract spread that feels expressive, intuitive, and full of life. The goal isn't a flawless masterpiece — it's to enjoy the act of creating, exactly as it happens.

See what you'll explore

Dry pastels in various brands and colours

Dry pastels

Explore hard and soft pastels in different brands — from vivid, solid marks to soft and buttery spreads.

Soft pencils and water technique demonstration

Soft pencils & water

A playful technique worth exploring — discover the many different effects you can achieve with one wonderful supply.

Layered abstract art journal spread

Layered abstracts

Create expressive, intuitive spreads that celebrate impermanence — no perfect outcome, just the joy of creating.

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • You overthink every brushstroke and struggle to let go
  • You want to feel more free and expressive in your creative practice
  • You're ready to embrace art as a process, not just a product
  • You love pastels but haven't explored their full, messy potential
  • You want a short, inspiring lesson you can return to again and again

Let go. Let it smudge. Let it be beautiful.

Start Creating

What you'll explore

Over 35 minutes of immersive, hands-on video in a single inspiring lesson.

  • Over 35 minutes of immersive video with Kasia guiding you step by step
  • Techniques for working with hard and soft dry pastels in different brands
  • Playful experiments with soft pencils and water for unexpected effects
  • Permission to embrace imperfection and trust the creative process
Pastel art journal spread with layered textures
Expressive abstract pastel artwork
Intuitive mixed-media journal page

What if the only rule was to enjoy it?

  • No drawing required — start with pastels and let the process guide you
  • Techniques that embrace imperfection — smudging, layering, and letting colours blend unpredictably
  • A teacher who believes the most powerful art is the art you don't try to control
  • A single lesson you can revisit whenever you need a creative reset
  • Permission to let go of the outcome and trust the moment
Kasia Avery — intuitive artist and co-founder of Everything Art

Kasia Avery

Kasia Avery is an intuitive artist, teacher, and co-founder of Everything Art. Together with her husband Jamie, she founded Everything Art in 2015. She discovered that real art is self-expression, a story, and an honest experience — and that the process can and should be joyful.

She art journals daily and wants you to dive in with her.

Everything inside The Moment

Questions? We've got answers.

01 When does the lesson start?
It's completely self-paced — start whenever you like. There are no deadlines and no pressure.
02 How long do I have access?
Lifetime access on any device. The lesson is yours to keep.
03 What is your refund policy?
Contact us within 14 days for a full refund if you're unsatisfied.
04 Was this lesson published before?
This lesson was originally part of Wanderlust 2020. It's not available anywhere else.

The art that changes you is the art you let yourself feel.

Thirty-five minutes of pastels, freedom, and creative trust. With Kasia Avery — at your own pace.

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$9
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LESSON INFORMATION
LevelAll levels
Lessons1 lesson
Video35+ min
AccessLifetime
DeviceAny device
Guarantee14-day refund
CaptionsEN
OriginallyWanderlust 2020
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