Why you should paint from life | floral oil painting process

Описание: It's peony season! 🌸 In this video, I share a real-time still life painting demo featuring beautiful blooming peonies—painted from life in my San Francisco studio. I'll walk you through my process step-by-step, from sketching out the flowers to layering highlights and simplifying complex forms.

We’ll also talk about the importance of painting from life (not just photos), and how this timeless practice can transform your skills—helping you see light, color, and form more clearly. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, I hope this inspires you to pick up a brush and paint what’s right in front of you.

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My palette:    • My palette for oil painting ✴︎ My favorite...  
My brushes:    • My favorite brushes for oil painting ✣ My ...  
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Basic color mixing:    • Basic color mixing for oil painting  
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How I started selling my work:    • How to Start Selling Your Art  
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How I started working with galleries:    • How to show your art at galleries ✷ How I ...  
How I became a full-time artist:    • I quit | Quitting my corporate job to be a...