Knowledge base

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 much easier with the  Dagger Brush  Named for its sword-like appearance, this brush features a fine tip and a gently curv...

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...

Painting fine details with the Series 2 Pointed Brush

I get many questions asking how I achieve such high detail in my paintings.  Brush control is paramount when painting fine details and of course having the right equipment is essential. I use my Se...

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...

Frequently Asked Questions | Equipment

What is the difference between oil painting on panels and canvas? The technique I have developed over the many years I have been painting can be done either on a smooth canvas or a smooth panel. Wh...