Artist's Tips

Brushes With Attitude

For the discerning artist, a good brush is not just a tool, but an extension of your very soul. Or, at the very least, a good way to make a mess.

Tip 1: The Art of the Angry Swipe

Don't just paint, slash. Make bold strokes, like you're trying to tear the canvas to shreds. It's a technique known as 'Expressive Aggression,' and it's all the rage in modern art circles.

Try it out on our Angry Strokes subpage.

Tip 2: The Art of the Furtive Flick

For those who prefer a more subtle approach, try the Furtive Flick. It's all about applying paint with a delicate touch, like a nervous twitch in the dead of night.

Visit our Secret Strokes subpage for more on this technique.

Tip 3: The Art of the 'I'm Not a Morning Person' Faux-Stroke

Some artists are naturally morning people. The rest of us? Not so much. That's where the Faux-Stroke comes in – a special technique that makes you look like you're awake and alert, even when you're not.

Learn more on our Faux Mornings subpage.