Brushes in a jar on a stone ledge above the sea.

November 2, 2026 · 10 min

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  1. Mixing a grey that is never dull

    Three colours, a knife and a palette, mixed into a dozen quiet greys.

    A wooden palette of oil paint being mixed with a knife.