From September 7th to September 11th
A 3-part video series to make work that feels like you again.
For artists who want to create work they love.
If your work looks competent and
you still feel the distance, this is for you.
Wide Open Week
Three videos, starting as September 7th to September 11th
Wide Open Week
Videos stay available until Friday, September 18th at 23:59 CET.
No hype. Just the work. Unsubscribe anytime.
What you’ll receive (3 short videos)
Video 1 goes live on Monday, Sept 7, 2026.
Video 1: When the work goes polite
Video 2: The correction reflex
Video 3: The Origin (a way to return)
This is for you if…
You have technique, but the work can still feel like performance.
You recognize the carefulness habit. You’re tired of it.
You want to make honest decisions without second-guessing every move.
I’m Maurille de Smalen—artist and teacher.
I help people return to honest work by adding you back into the work.
Over 25 years of teaching, I see the same thing happening again and again. People tighten, become careful, and the work goes polite.
Honest work is about freedom.
Join Wide Open Week and get all three videos
September 7th to September 11th
They will stay available until Friday September 18th 23.59
