❤️ Join MazArt Academy https://mazartacademy.com/catalog The comma stroke is one of the most useful brush techniques for painting peonies and other layered flowers. It gives each petal movement, softness, and depth. In this short clip, I demonstrate how to make the stroke correctly and with control so your brushwork looks natural and effortless. Inside MazArt Academy, you can learn these techniques in full-length, step-by-step lessons designed to help you master realism in oils through the classical underpainting and layering method. Inside the Academy, you’ll find 500+ hours of full-length tutorials, live workshops, and structured courses — all rooted in time-honoured techniques: underpainting, glazing, and realism. 🔷 Paint Large with Rapid Resizer: http://bit.ly/ResizerRapid 📺 Watch my Rapid Resizer Tutorial: https://youtu.be/j79IlVxboGE 🐶 Commissions → https://www.mazartstudio.com/commission-petportraits 🖼️ Shop Original Artwork → https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop 🖌️ Recommended Brushes (Rosemary & Co.) → https://www.mazartstudio.com/blog/categories/rosemary-brushes Videos You Might Like: - Underpainting vs No Underpainting → https://youtu.be/c6go_Aa_eF0?si=2KKggiyAS4IV1_LV - How to Gesso Canvases → https://youtu.be/urjheH5F_OE?si=dNNBvUZVDO8j87Cc ⚖️ Disclaimer: This video and description contain affiliate links (including Amazon Affiliates). If you purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and believe in. My goal is to share my experience of oil and acrylic painting, and occasionally recommend tools that will genuinely support your art journey.

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Paint with me every week as we build beautiful paintings the classical way — letting each layer dry, working from an underpainting, and adding depth with colour glazes. 🍋 Lemons & Loaf is now available to watch on replay inside MazArt Academy. Join today and unlock 500+ hours of classical oil painting lessons, plus weekly live sessions where we paint together. 👉 https://mazartacademy.com/

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🎨 Learn with me inside MazArt Academy: https://mazartacademy.com Watch the full oil painting process of a Springer Spaniel memorial pet portrait. Perfect for anyone interested in pet portrait commissions or learning how to paint pets in oils.  🐶 Commissions Open: https://www.mazartstudio.com/commission-petportraits 🔷 Paint Large with Rapid Resizer: http://bit.ly/ResizerRapid Watch Rapid Resizer Tutorial Here: https://youtu.be/j79IlVxboGE SHOP FOR ORIGINAL ARTWORK: https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop Recommended Rosemary Brushes Here: https://www.mazartstudio.com/blog/categories/rosemary-brushes Videos Mentioned: Underpainting VS No Underpainting: https://youtu.be/c6go_Aa_eF0?si=2KKggiyAS4IV1_LV How To Gesso Canvases: https://youtu.be/urjheH5F_OE?si=dNNBvUZVDO8j87Cc Share your version of this painting on the MazArt Tribe on Facebook Here: https://bit.ly/MazArtTribe DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links (including Amazon Affiliate links). I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links at no extra cost to you. The purpose of my channel is to educate and share my experience of art specifically oil, and acrylic painting and this will mean occasionally recommending products. I do believe in the products I mention and have experience with them, I will not promote a product I haven't tried or think you will benefit from.

Join me as I take you through my step-by-step process of painting this coastal pelican using Golden Open Acrylics. In this video, I share real-time brushwork, tips for working with open acrylics, and how I build layers to capture that rich, coastal vibe. Whether you’re curious about acrylic techniques or want to see a bit of my style in action, this tutorial gives you a peek behind the scenes. Ready to dive deeper? Check out MazArt Academy for full-length lessons and courses that help you master pet portraits, landscapes, and more: more:https://mazartacademy.com/catalog If you love this piece, it’s available to own as original artwork here: https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop ❤️ Join my Academy OR BUY classes One at a time & KEEP!: https://mazartacademy.com/catalog 🔷 Paint Large with Rapid Resizer: http://bit.ly/ResizerRapid Watch Rapid Resizer Tutorial Here: https://youtu.be/j79IlVxboGE SHOP FOR ORIGINAL ARTWORK: https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop Recommended Rosemary Brushes Here: https://www.mazartstudio.com/blog/categories/rosemary-brushes Videos Mentioned: 5 TOP TIPS ON ACRYLIC : https://youtu.be/Dijx6pkIenI?si=7jJI-C-Ikabl7EjX Underpainting VS No Underpainting: https://youtu.be/c6go_Aa_eF0?si=2KKggiyAS4IV1_LV How To Gesso Canvases: https://youtu.be/urjheH5F_OE?si=dNNBvUZVDO8j87Cc Share your version of this painting on the MazArt Tribe on Facebook Here: https://bit.ly/MazArtTribe DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links (including Amazon Affiliate links). I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links at no extra cost to you. The purpose of my channel is to educate and share my experience of art specifically oil, and acrylic painting and this will mean occasionally recommending products. I do believe in the products I mention and have experience with them, I will not promote a product I haven't tried or think you will benefit from.

❤️ Join my Academy OR BUY classes One at a time & KEEP!: https://mazartacademy.com/catalog In this video, I walk you through how I varnish oil pet portraits using the three paintings from my Intermediate Pet Portrait Course. This is the final stage in the process, where we bring out the richness of the colours and unify the finish. Whether you're a beginner looking to understand varnishing or further along in your painting journey, this video will give you a clear look at how I protect and present my finished pieces. 🖼️ These three pet portraits were painted as part of the Intermediate Pet Portrait Course, now available at MazArt Academy – filmed in real time with step-by-step guidance. If you’re just starting out, the Beginner Pet Portrait Course is also available. 🎨 Learn to paint your own pet portraits with confidence – explore both beginner and intermediate courses here: 👉 https://mazartacademy.com 🔷 Paint Large with Rapid Resizer: http://bit.ly/ResizerRapid Watch Rapid Resizer Tutorial Here: https://youtu.be/j79IlVxboGE 🧹 Varnishing Supplies & Recommended Varnish Brush: https://www.mazartstudio.com/post/varnishing-oil-acrylic-paintings SHOP FOR ORIGINAL ARTWORK: https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop Recommended Rosemary Brushes Here: https://www.mazartstudio.com/blog/categories/rosemary-brushes Videos Mentioned: Underpainting VS No Underpainting: https://youtu.be/c6go_Aa_eF0?si=2KKggiyAS4IV1_LV How To Gesso Canvases: https://youtu.be/urjheH5F_OE?si=dNNBvUZVDO8j87Cc Share your version of this painting on the MazArt Tribe on Facebook Here: https://bit.ly/MazArtTribe DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links (including Amazon Affiliate links). I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links at no extra cost to you. The purpose of my channel is to educate and share my experience of art specifically oil, and acrylic painting and this will mean occasionally recommending products. I do believe in the products I mention and have experience with them, I will not promote a product I haven't tried or think you will benefit from.

COURSE OPENS 1ST AUGUST - THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! https://mazartacademy.com/calendar/agenda?date=2025-08-01 ❤️ Join my Academy to access EVERYTHING!! OR BUY classes/Courses One at a time & KEEP!: https://mazartacademy.com/catalog  🐶 Commissions Open: https://www.mazartstudio.com/commission-petportraits 🔷 Paint Large with Rapid Resizer: http://bit.ly/ResizerRapid Watch Rapid Resizer Tutorial Here: https://youtu.be/j79IlVxboGE SHOP FOR ORIGINAL ARTWORK: https://www.mazartstudio.com/shop Recommended Rosemary Brushes Here: https://www.mazartstudio.com/blog/categories/rosemary-brushes Videos Mentioned: Underpainting VS No Underpainting: https://youtu.be/c6go_Aa_eF0?si=2KKggiyAS4IV1_LV How To Gesso Canvases: https://youtu.be/urjheH5F_OE?si=dNNBvUZVDO8j87Cc Share your version of this painting on the MazArt Tribe on Facebook Here: https://bit.ly/MazArtTribe DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links (including Amazon Affiliate links). I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links at no extra cost to you. The purpose of my channel is to educate and share my experience of art specifically oil, and acrylic painting and this will mean occasionally recommending products. I do believe in the products I mention and have experience with them, I will not promote a product I haven't tried or think you will benefit from.