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How to Paint a Loose Coastal Scene with Expressive Brushwork

If you're looking for a relaxing and creative painting project, this coastal scene tutorial is a perfect choice. With soft colors, fluid techniques, and expressive brushwork, this approach allows you to enjoy the process while creating...

Painting a Gorgeous Hillside Landscape: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

There’s something deeply satisfying about bringing a landscape to life on canvas—especially when you approach it with intention, simplicity, and the right techniques. In this tutorial, we walk through how to paint a beautiful hill...

How to Create Brushstroke Variety Using Just One Flat Brush

What I really want to share with you, though, is something that often surprises people:
I mostly use just one type of brush.

They’re flat brushes.

People ask me all the time what brushes I use, expecting a long list of specialty to...

There are different ways to use this technique but one way is to wait until the paint on your canvas is dry, put wet paint on your brush, and drag it, leaving a broken line. You can see it in this painting (above) around the leaf shapes. You can see places where the brush marks are kind of scratchy,...

I have a tendency to overwork and go over my brush strokes until sometimes they're no longer visible. So how can I avoid this pitfall?

Be intentional about what you're doing. It's controlling your mind, and letting your brain say, "Okay, I'm not going to work anymore." You are in charge of your own...