Learn to Paint Podcast

Abstracting Reality with Sterling Edwards (Ep.116)

Sep 30, 2025 · 51 min · Season 7 · Episode 15 · 37.1 MB
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Welcome to the conversation with Sterling Edwards. Inside you’ll learn why your next go-to watercolor brush might actually be one designed for oil painters. You’ll discover a smart way to prep your paints so your colors stay clean and travel with ease. Plus you’ll find out what to look for in a photo reference that leads to a stronger design.

See his painting, Entwined here

Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]

The conversation with Edwards continues in the Art Club. You’ll get a simple trick to make sure your center of interest feels integrated, not pasted on, and how using the power of opposites can instantly strengthen your paintings. Find it here.

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