The Danish Painter/Loose Atmospheric Landscapes in Acrylics

From tight and overworked… to loose, atmospheric, and expressive.

Learn how to simplify your landscapes, trust your decisions, and stop before your paintings lose their life.

Self-paced · Lifetime access · 30-day satisfaction guarantee

You start a painting and it feels promising.

Loose. Open. Full of possibility.

And then…

You keep going.

Trying to improve it.
Adding more. Adjusting small things.

Until suddenly—
the painting feels heavy. Overworked. Flat.

And you don’t know exactly when it went wrong.

“I had to gesso over two paintings because I slipped back into old habits… now I have three expressive landscapes I’m truly thrilled with.”
— Joan S

Most artists are told to “just loosen up.”

But that’s not helpful.

Loose painting isn’t about letting go randomly.

It’s about knowing:

  • what to leave out

  • what to emphasize

  • and when to stop

That’s a skill — and it can be learned.

For years, I painted in a tight, detailed way.

No matter how much I tried to loosen up… I couldn’t.

Until I began to understand the structure behind it.

I distilled what actually works into a clear process.

This course is where I teach you that process.

Inside this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Recognize when a painting starts to become overworked

  • Stop at the right moment—without second-guessing

  • Simplify your landscapes so they stay open and atmospheric

  • Build layers without losing freshness

  • Make fewer, stronger decisions

“I struggle to paint loose… but I am learning a lot and can already see progress.”
— Anne B

“The result was better than I’d hoped for… I can already feel a shift.”
— Irene

Atmospheric Layering

Knowing when to stop

This is what begins to change:

You stop trying to fix everything.

You start seeing what matters.

Your paintings feel lighter.
More intentional. More alive.

And instead of frustration…
you feel that quiet sense of:

“Yes. This is working.”

“You changed completely the way I paint. Now I know the direction I want to go - and I finally enjoy painting again.”
— Lydie

“Without this course I would still be looking. Now I know the direction I want to go.”
— Helma

This course isn’t just about technique.

It’s about learning to see differently.

“You helped me ‘see’ and respond to painting in a completely different way.”
— Bill

“The layering brought the canvas to life… something I couldn’t have imagined.”
— Linda

Two ways to take the course

Choose the path that best supports how you like to work.

Independent Study

  • Full course access

  • Lifetime access

  • Learn at your own pace

Best if you prefer working independently.

€129 Euro (+VAT for EU residents)

Premium (Most Chosen)

  • Everything in Independent

  • Additional module

  • Personal review of up to 5 paintings

  • Individual guidance on what to improve and how

Best if you want clarity, feedback, and faster progress.

€199 Euro (+VAT for EU residents)

“Your feedback helped me understand what I need to work on next.”
— Barrie

“Your feedback really encouraged me and helped me move forward.”
— Sarah

If you’re comfortable figuring things out on your own, Independent will give you everything you need.

But if you’ve ever thought “I don’t know what went wrong here” — the Premium option will help you see it clearly.

“I can already see a difference in my work… now I just need to keep exploring and refining.”
— Helen D

FAQs

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you purchase a course you will have lifetime access. After enrolling, you have unlimited access across any and all devices you own. Come back and watch as often as you like.

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts as soon as you purchase and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

What if I'm not happy with the course?

Try the course with complete peace of mind.

If it’s not right for you, email me within 30 days for a full refund. No questions and no hard feelings.

If you’re ready to move away from overworked paintings and toward something more expressive and alive —

Contents

Welcome!

Welcome & About This Course
Preview

Materials and Tools

Materials
Preview
Let's Talk Brushes and Materials

Prepare Your Canvas

Canvas Preparation

Atmospheric Layering Techniques

Materials Used In This Module
Layering Technique PART 1
Layering Technique PART 2
Layering Technique PART 3

How To Paint Loose

Materials Used In This Module
PART 1: Why is Painting Loose So Difficult?
Paint Loose PART 2
Paint Loose PART 3
Paint Loose PART 4
Paint Loose PART 5

Clouds over the Bay - Painting Demonstration 1

Materials Used In This Module
Clouds over the Bay PART 1
Clouds over the Bay PART 2
Clouds over the Bay PART 3

Sunny Hills - Painting Demonstration 2

Materials Used In This Module
Sunny Hills PART 1
Sunny Hills PART 2
Sunny Hills PART 3
Sunny Hills PART 4

Protecting Your Finished Artwork

To Varnish Or Not To Varnish?
How to Varnish Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings on canvas.

What's Next?

What's Next?
Using the techniques on your own
Share Your Work!

Your Feedback

Your Feedback

Look inside Loose Atmospheric Landscapes

Click on the video to get a quick tour of some of the topics we'll cover in the course.

Testimonials

I feel encouraged, empowered and inspired.

Lynn Nilges

Thanks so much for the course it has been a life saver while in lockdown in Sydney Australia. Have enjoyed every part, and can’t wait to try this technique on some of my old landscapes,love the way you apply the thin layers and wipe back. I painted along with you and have learnt so much thanks again Carolyn 😊

Carolyn Banks

You have helped me to "see" and respond to painting in a very different way.  To be able to convey these ideas in a meaningful way to others is a real gift so I will always be grateful you are sharing your knowledge!

Bill Downey