Paint Better Landscapes Starting Today
Hi, I’m Samuel, a realism landscape artist with 17 years of experience painting.
I help landscape artists accelerate their painting skills to paint beautiful pictures and so they can sell their art.
latest blog posts
Transform Your Art: The Ultimate Palette Knife Guide
Have you ever stood before a Van Gogh painting, mesmerized by those thick, swirling strokes that seem to dance off the canvas? I certainly have, and that moment sparked my love affair with palette knife painting. After years of creating textured landscapes, I’ve learned that the secret isn’t just in the technique – it’s in choosing the right tools.
Transform Your Landscapes: Mesmerizing Cloud Painting Secrets
Have you ever stood in awe of those magical moments when sunlight bursts through dark clouds, casting radiant beams across the sky? I know I have. There’s something almost otherworldly about the way light and shadow dance together, creating a breathtaking spectacle that feels like nature’s own masterpiece. As an artist, capturing this fleeting beauty on canvas can feel intimidating—after all, how do you convey something so dynamic and alive with just paint and a brush? But let me tell you, it’s not as daunting as it seems.
Why I Quit Painting on Toned Canvases and Improved My Paintings
As a landscape artist, I made a significant shift in my painting process that completely transformed the way I create when I stopped using a toned canvas. This wasn’t a decision I took lightly, but the results spoke for themselves. If you’re finding that your landscape paintings lack vibrancy, feel muddy, or fail to capture the depth and richness you envision, the issue might not lie in your choice of paint or technique—it could very well stem from how you’re preparing your canvas.