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Thinking More Expressively

🎨 Break free from overworked paintings and think more expressively. In this 20-minute studio exercise, Dan Marshall guides you to shift focus from linear rendering to a more poetic approach.

You’ll learn how to:

🖌️ Observe and simplify shapes to strengthen compositional flow
🎨 Identify chromas and explore how colors mingle naturally
🌟 Approach painting with creativity, spontaneity, and expressive freedom
📐 Develop a mindset that encourages experimentation over perfection


Perfect for painters who want to loosen up their technique and embrace a more imaginative, playful approach to color and form. 🕒 Runtime: 20 minutes


This video was originally available on Dan's You tube Channel. We hope you enjoy this new addition to our library. 
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Dan Marshall

Dan Marshall is a nationally acclaimed watercolor artist, instructor, and demonstrator based in Denver, Colorado. Renowned for his plein air painting, Dan captures the immediacy and essence of landscapes, primarily creating his works on location. His art reflects a deep connection to the American West, inspired by rustic farms, working ranches, and the breathtaking scenery of Colorado and New Mexico. 

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