First post. Using Krita 2.5.9 on Windows 7. Experimenting with four brushes to get an Impressionistic, Impasto effect. (Knife Painting, Rake Smudge, Rake smudge 2 Texture paint chalk) No reference image formed out of a blob of strokes experimenting with these brushes. I laid the color down with the Texture chalk then manipulated with other brushes. These brushes give a more "Atmospheric " effect akin to Trad Painting that i'm seeking. Wonderful Software. (I edited out the gray background. 1/2/2013)

Thanks for sharing! It's really impressionistic and individual.