Australian How To Paint

‘Same Same. The Other Twin.’

MATERIALS

• Stretched linen canvas
• Artist’s oil paints: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Permanent Blue, Spectrum Red Liquol Medium
• Variety of hog hair and synthetic brushes

 I enjoy working from life. Occasionally though, I find a photograph that grabs my attention. I was captivated by the straightforward gaze of Marnie in this photo. Her eyes and body language

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