It helps to use the easel as a guide when painting straight lines, as you can see in the video. I hold my breath during the stroke, though I don’t even notice doing that anymore. #art #artprogress #workinprogress #progress #painting #oilpainting #craft

Finishing touches. #oilpainting #paintingprocess #artprogress #detailpainting #traditionalart #fineart #realism #artstr #stilllife #artstudio #paintingdetails #artistatwork #grownostr #oilpainter #classicalart #art

Leaf Still Life (2021) Oil on primed paper A quick study of light, shadow, and texture. Hashtags: #oilpainting #traditionalart #fineart #realism #stilllife #art #gallery #artstr #leafpainting #autumnpainting #natureart

Milk Jug on a Wooden Table (2020) Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 cm A small study exploring light and reflections. #oilpainting #traditionalart #fineart #realism #stilllife #art #gallery #artstr #milkjugpainting #milkjugstilllife #artstr #grownostr #nostr #painting

Clementine Still Life (2019) Acrylic on canvas, 25 x 25 cm An early work inspired by the rich tradition of Dutch still life painting and the work of Jos van Riswick. This piece remains one of my personal favorites. #oilpainting #traditionalart #fineart #realism #stilllife #art #gallery #artstr #nostrart #painting #artist #grownostr