Knowledge base

Painting fine details with the Series 2 Pointed Brush

 I’m often asked how I achieve such a high level of detail in my paintings, particularly when it comes to fine branches, grasses, and those subtle finishing touches that really bring a piece to lif...

What Paint do I Use?

  OIL PAINT I use my Signature Professional Oil Colour, by PalettePro. After five years of meticulous research and development, I’ve crafted an oil paint that meets the highest standards of quality...

Painting Detail with the Series 6 Short Flat Brushes

The Series 6 Short Flat Brushes are a staple in my landscape paintings, perfect for adding crisp detail and texture. Available in two sizes, these versatile brushes give you excellent control when ...

Mastering the Dagger Brush

Painting long grasses, distant tree canopies, and ripples in water becomes far more manageable with the Dagger Brush. Named for its distinctive sword-like shape, this brush combines a fine, control...

Caring For Your Brushes

Tips for Looking After Your Brushes  Taking care of your brushes is one of the best investments you can make in your painting. With the right routine, they’ll stay in great condition, perform beaut...

How to Achieve a Perfect Smooth Finish with the Series 7 & 10 Brushes

Creating a flawless, smooth finish in your paintings often comes down to using the right tools. Two of my favourites are the Series 7 and Series 10 brushes. These brushes are staples in my collect...

Safety of oil paints and mediums!

How safe are oil paints?  I get many questions asking me about the safety of painting with oils, some say they don’t use oil because they believe the fumes to be too strong, or they believe oil pai...

Mastering the Comber Brush 🎨

One of my favourite tools in the studio is the Comber Brush—a wonderfully versatile brush that makes adding fine details quick and effortless. What Makes the Comber Brush Unique? The flat, serrated...

How to Add Texture Using the Tree & Texture Brush

Creating depth and texture in realistic paintings doesn’t need to be difficult. Have you ever wondered how I achieve this effect in my work? One of my go-to tools is the Series 3 Tree & Texture...

How to Paint Fine Details and Grass Using Rigger Brushes 🎨

Every artist knows how tricky it can be to capture those really fine details—like blades of grass or thin tree branches. That’s where the Rigger Brush comes in. It’s one of my favourite tools for a...