I help painters move beyond tight, overworked paintings and develop a personal painting style that feels expressive, confident, and truly their own.
I'm Marie Louise and on this channel I share insights from my 25+ year journey as a professional landscape painter. You’ll find painting demonstrations, studio reflections, creative exercises, and practical guidance for loosening up, simplifying the landscape and painting with greater freedom and clarity.
If you’re on the journey of developing your own artistic voice, you’re warmly invited to explore the deeper resources I share for painters - including studio reflections, guided exercises, online courses, and occasional in-person workshops here in Denmark.
To learn more about me or my artwork, see the links below.
The Danish Painter
Who is your favorite lesser-known artist - living or no longer with us?
Not one of the famous names we all recognize, but an artist whose work you think more people should discover.
Share their name in the comments and, if you like, tell us what draws you to their work. Let’s introduce one another to some fabulous artists! 🎨
Photo by Ed Robertson via Unsplash
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The Danish Painter
What's your biggest challenge right now?
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The Danish Painter
What matters most to you when painting from a photo?
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The Danish Painter
Would you stop here?
YES or NO
I used to ruin many paintings because I kept going.
Sometimes restraint is the hardest skill to learn.
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The Danish Painter
Which color do you struggle with most?
Greens
Blues
Neutrals
Earth colors
Color mixing seems like a technical skill, but it's really a decision-making skill.
My Color and Color Mixing playlist has several videos on this: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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The Danish Painter
If you could remove ONE thing from this landscape, what would it be?
Learning what to leave out changed my paintings more than learning what to put in.
Explore more ideas in my Abstract Landscape Painting Tutorials playlist : www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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The Danish Painter
Do you use charcoal in your paintings?
One of my favorite "hidden gem" videos is about using charcoal to add energy and character to a painting.
Watch: Elevate Your Paintings with Charcoal: https://youtu.be/i-vVXejO1Hc
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The Danish Painter
What creates atmosphere in a painting?
A. Color
B. Edges
C. Values
D. Mood
My answer surprised me when I first discovered it.
If you're curious, you'll find several examples in my Loose Landscape Paintings playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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The Danish Painter
I finally used my travel sketchbook and it changed how I see. See what I learned and how the sketchbook turned out in the video here: https://youtu.be/ZC1Uw8p0d7w
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The Danish Painter
Which version would you rather hang on your wall?
A. The detailed version
B. The simplified version
I've learned that adding more doesn't always make a painting stronger.
If you'd like to explore this idea further, my Loose Landscape Painting playlist has several videos on simplification and atmosphere. www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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