I’m Jori Poutanen, an Australian-based oil painter creating atmospheric, impressionistic and tonal paintings inspired by light, landscape, memory and the places that stay with us.
I’m fascinated by the way light can transform an ordinary scene - the warmth of late afternoon, reflections on water, dramatic skies, the atmosphere of a city, or the quiet beauty of the countryside. These moments often become the starting point for my paintings.
Through my YouTube channel, I invite you into the studio to see paintings develop from the first marks on the canvas through to the finished work.
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Finalist, Best Oil Painting, Cairns Art Society
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Shockingly Easy Ocean Waves with a Palette Knife & Paper Towel
I also share studio conversations, painting techniques and the places, experiences and ideas that inspire my work.
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Seascape Oil Painting Trick Anyone Can Do - Sponge, Paper Towel & Cotton Stick Tutorial
Learn how to paint a dramatic seascape in oils — even if you're a beginner! This step-by-step oil painting tutorial shows you shockingly easy painting techniques to create special effects and fine details without effort using unconventional tools.
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Oil Painting Tutorial for Beginners - Step-by-Step Landscape Painting
On my YouTube channel, I share the journey behind my paintings - from the first marks on the canvas through to the finished work.
Jori Poutanen
I'm Jori Poutanen, an Australian-based oil painter creating atmospheric, impressionistic and tonal paintings inspired by light, landscape, memory and the places that stay with us.
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