Perhaps the most useful tip to see like a painter is to think less in terms of "subject matter", but to think more in terms of compositional structure and design. Essentially, seeing the big picture first. Then, you're able to simplify the painting and strip everything away that doesn't support the design or composition. I'll show you what I mean in this video.

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