Yes, I can attest both to the dabbing and to the fondling. I own no brushes, though.

"Trying to....avoid...cliches...by not actually placing my brush on the canvas"

Spaced - Brian (1minute 50) (youtube link)

Mark Heap ! I love this guy. Should I watch Spaced ? I know him from Big Train

You should watch Spaced.

You should definitely watch Spaced. There's not loads of episodes, so savour them like a fine wine.

ok !!! cheers

I will then watch Spaced

You’re in for a treat.

heheheh, I love discovering things late

I sometimes forget that I'm painting and get paint on my face.

I also do a lot of staring into the distance, though it's usually a more frowny kind of focus than dreamy.

I also have ADHD. Both of these are my ADHD