Don't waste strokes. One by one they build outward until the composition is complete. Freshness is achieved at all costs. If the artist becomes tired or begins to see laziness in the effort, it's time for a rest. The idea is to look three times, think twice, and paint once.
Every stroke has a meaning.
None are muzzy unless muzzyness is needed. Try this system on one of your next paintings and let me know if it works for you. I think it's such a good way of painting that I wouldn't like everybody to know about it. Please drop me a note if there's something you wish to share. Please forward this email to them.