Painting Portofino in Acrylics | Loose Impressionist Brushwork & Color

Want to paint with vibrant color, loose brushwork, and an expressive touch? In this video, I take you through my Impressionist acrylic painting of Portofino harbor, step by step. Using bold strokes and broken color, I show you how to create a luminous, energetic scene filled with light and atmosphere.

You'll learn:
🎨 How to use loose brushwork to capture light and color
🎨 The power of broken color for vibrancy and movement
🎨 Why focusing on atmosphere over detail creates a stronger impression
🎨 The benefits of working quickly and intuitively
🎨 How to emphasize the warm light in your painting

🔥 Want to try painting this yourself? Download the reference photo in my free course, "Your Turn to Paint" 👉 https://art.malcolmdewey.art/PaintOn

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