What is the Fearless Brush?
The Fearless Brush is a space for open, honest discussion about artist struggles, the never-ending quest to level up, and making a living along the way.
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Plein Air Painting “GO BAG” – everything I need to paint outside
All of my favorite plein air gear that makes my life easier! I keep this bag by the door so I’m encouraged to paint outside as often as possible.
Read MoreLandscape Painting Tutorials // #sarahburnstutor
Just a little update about what’s been happening in the studio lately! As a lot of you know, I make tons of content to help beginners learn how to paint landscapes with watercolor and gouache. I’ve been really busy working on my usual monthly content. Each month I release 3-4 youtube videos, hoping to teach […]
Read MoreThe Best Limited Gouache Palette for Landscapes
You only need a few tubes of paint to get started with gouache. In this video I’ll share an in-depth look at my limited gouache palette. This “lesson” is all about what 5 colors I use and why. Of course, this is my opinion about the BEST limited gouache palette for landscapes, so take it […]
Read MoreThe Perfect Limited Palette for Watercolor Landscapes
My research process and thoughts for creating my “perfect” limited palette for watercolor landscapes.
Read MoreAcrylic Markers for Landscape Painting (plein air)
Using acrylic markers for painting landscapes is all about layering. I’ll show you my process as I paint on the coast.
Read MoreThe Authentic plein air experience – “Why is this so hard??”
What I’ve come to realize is that plein air is not about painting the perfect painting. It’s not even about painting. Wait what? Yea – Hear me out. What is Plein Air Painting? Just a fancy way of saying “painting outdoors.” The term is borrowed from the 19th century movement of French artists who started […]
Read MoreArt Commissions Explained – Answering Your Questions
Answering your questions about how to do art commissions.
Read MorePathways – Introducing my new series of paintings
Releasing a new series of paintings – the logistics and ups and downs. I want to share the whole process!
Read MorePainting Mythical Creatures with Watercolor and Gouache | The Water Phoenix
Today I want to share something a bit more…mythical! The phoenix is a mythological birdlike creature that is known for it’s ability to burst into flames and then be reborn in its own ashes, and seemingly immortal. A friend of mine has commissioned many pieces of phoenix art over the years, and I have enjoyed […]
Read MoreMy Gouache Technique Explained
Painting a forest pathway with gouache (step by step process)
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