Learning from Masters: Expanded Edition

Transforming moments in nature into painted stories

Earlier this year, I started a little series called Finding a New Art Style Through the Masters. It was my way of shaking up my routine—creating small paintings inspired by different artists and styles, just to see what I might learn along the way. I even filmed the whole process for each piece so I could share the journey step by step.

And then… life got busy. Deadlines piled up, other projects needed attention. Now that the year is winding down, I thought, “Oh no… I never got around to sharing them!”

Better late than never, right? So here we are—at last—Part 2 of Finding a New Art Style Through the Masters, also known as the Learning from Masters: Expanded Edition.

(If you missed Part 1, you can still catch up here: Finding a New Art Style Through the Masters.)

Fall Scenery

One of my favorite pieces from the whole series is this autumn scene. I played around with a color palette I don’t usually reach for—warmer, moodier tones—and ended up really loving the result.

There’s something about painting fall that feels both cozy and a little nostalgic. If you love this season as much as I do, I hope this video keeps you good company. Maybe it will inspire you to pick up a brush or pencil and capture a bit of autumn’s warmth for yourself.

Rain Scenery

I’ve always loved painting rainy scenes. There’s so much to learn from them—the way the colours shift and contrast against the desaturated light, how a few soft shadows can change the mood, and how distance fades into mist to create depth. But my favorite part always comes at the very end: adding the raindrops. There’s something so satisfying about watching them settle into the painting, like the moment the whole scene takes a deep breath and finally comes alive—almost like sharing a quiet little secret with the rain.