Loose & Expressive Painting Techniques
I chased abstract art, but this site’s real story is loose & expressive painting. In this beginner’s guide, I’ll share how that shift began—and show you simple, lively techniques for watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
When I paint interiors, it could be seafood dinners, Twinkies, or a glass of milk. This step-by-step acrylic still life keeps it raw and loose—garage style.
Mixed Media Painting Tutorials
Found it! 16 fresh collage ideas you won’t see elsewhere—strips, borders, motifs, and a three-beat triptych in acrylic + mixed media.
Watercolor Painting Tutorials
Color theory doesn’t have to be confusing. In this article I share the Garage Artist approach — tonal vs chromatic palettes, values over color — and compare it with traditional wheel-based theory.
Mixed Media Painting Tutorials
Breathe new life into your old sketches and “bad” paintings with this mixed media fish collage tutorial. See how to turn discarded art into vibrant, textured compositions full of personality.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
This isn’t a shopping list of trendy art gear. It’s my no-nonsense set of 12 acrylic painting supplies—brushes, paints, canvases, paper, and tools—that actually live in my garage studio and get used every day.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
Art has peaks and valleys, just like stock charts. But strong fundamentals keep you from crashing. This landscape acrylic tutorial shows how design, values, and composition become your baseline—plus a full step-by-step video to paint along.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
Most beginner landscapes look flat because they ignore perspective. Here’s how I use linear and atmospheric perspective in the garage studio to add depth and space to every acrylic landscape.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
These are my go-to—not to-go—acrylic paint brushes. Skip the bloated kits and grab the exact shapes, sizes, and sets I rely on for loose, expressive work—beginner to pro.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
Discover how to mix acrylic paint with just six primaries. This beginner guide shows you how to chart, tint, and shade colors — and shares the travel-to-online story that made tutorials like this possible.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
No more cardboard “steak” choices. Skip hype, choose pigment. Beginner and pro acrylic picks, body types explained, and the 8-color palette that makes mixing easy.
Acrylic Painting Tutorials
I used to guard my Little Debbie oatmeal pies like treasure. But when it comes to acrylic painting techniques, I’ll gladly share. Here are 12 beginner moves—straight from my free course—that will help you paint loose, bold, and confident.