You’re allowed to work the way you work.

Every time I talk to another artist, I’m reminded of something that should be obvious—and somehow isn’t.

We all work differently.

One artist needs a big brush and a fast start. Another needs a small brush and time. Some people build a painting like a conversation. Others build it like a storm. And all of those ways can be true.

But some artists often think they need to find “the right way.”

The correct way.
The approved way.
The way that won’t get judged.

And that’s usually the moment they start to hold back.

For me, brushes are a good example.

I don’t choose brushes because there is one best brush. I choose them because they change what becomes possible.

A bigger brush often forces commitment and gives a bolder mark but also runs out of paint faster.

So the real question isn’t “What should I use?”

It’s: What kind of working keeps the work alive for me today?

That’s your way. And you’re allowed to have it.

I made a short 3-minute video about why I use my brushes in my paint mixing…