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Introduction
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Focus
5:03
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Values
3:56
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Colors
22:43
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The Underpainting
8:18
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The Process 1
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The Process 2
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The Process 3
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The Process 4
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Conclusion
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Oil Painting Tutorial - Night Lights
Marketa Cenker, Oil Painter, Illustrator
About This Class
Join me painting a dramatic, yet mysterious night scene at the harbor. In this beginner friendly class, we’ll explore the process of oil painting step by step. You’ll learn key techniques like working in layers, creating light effects, and using brushwork to bring your painting to life. Whether you’re new to oil painting or looking to improve your skills, this class is designed to be fun, relaxed, and easy to follow. By the end, you’ll have your own stunning nightscape and the confidence to keep painting. Let’s capture the magic of night lights together!
What You Will Learn:
- How to understand the key aspects of any image
- How to structure your painting process and where to concentrate your attention
- How to paint in layers and achieve the best result
- How to handle colors
- How to create depth and texture
- How to add atmosphere and mood to your nightscapes
- And much more…
Why You Should Take This Class:
This class is great if you want to learn how to bring your nightscape paintings to life without feeling overwhelmed. I’ll show you how to break down an image, plan your painting, and focus on the parts that matter most. You’ll learn how to paint in layers, mix colors, and add texture, all while keeping it fun and approachable. By the end, you'll have the tools to create depth and atmosphere in any painting, and feel more confident handling oil paints. Plus, you'll enjoy seeing your painting come together, step by step!
Who This Class is For:
This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate artists, whether you’re new to oil painting or looking to expand your skills. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and create!
Materials/Resources:
- Oil paints:
- Cobalt Blue
- French Ultramarine (optional)
- Prussian Blue
- Light Blue
- Cerulean Blue (optional)
- Yellow Green (optional)
- Cadmium Orange
- Deep Red
- Cadmium Red
- Brilliant Rose
- Pale Rose (optional)
- Cadmium Yellow
- Titanium White
- Brushes (a variety of sizes)
- filbert brush (No. 12)
- angular flat brush (¼”)
- any sort of cheap big flat brush from homeware store
- Palette or anything what can serve as one
- 1 x big canvas for an actual painting
- 1 x small canvas / canvas board / wood / paper / anything what can be used to practice mixing colors at
- Linseed oil or other mediums
- Any odorless mineral spirit (optional) - for example Gamsol
- Paper towels or toilet paper roll
- Two pieces of paper and drawing pencil
A reference photo of a nighttime scene (Available for download bellow)
Please note that this class is provided for personal educational, informational and convenience purposes only, is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for professional, legal, or medical advice. Read more about this in our Terms of Service.