Class Description
Transform Your Canvas into a Desert Oasis with This Oil Painting Tutorial
Embark on a painting expedition across the sun-drenched expanses of the Arizona desert with this comprehensive 6-hour and 20-minute oil painting class. This is more than just a tutorial; it’s a gateway to capturing the untamed beauty of the desert landscape on canvas. Whether you’re in the studio or on a break at work, this on-demand class is designed to fit into your schedule and keep you entertained.
🎨 A Canvas Awaits: We begin by sketching the scene onto the canvas, laying down the roadmap for our desert adventure.
🌤️ Sky’s the Limit: Learn to paint skies that breathe life into your landscape, from the tranquil blues to the wispy dance of clouds.
🏜️ Majestic Mountains: Gain the skills to bring distant mountains and commanding cliffs into your painting with depth and realism.
🌄 Cliffside Wonders: Watch as the cliffs draw nearer on your canvas, learning the subtle art of showing their gradual approach.
🎨 Intricate Details: We then move on to painting detailed cliffs, mastering the rugged textures carved out over millennia.
🌾 Prairie Panoramas: Discover how to paint the sweeping prairies suggesting the unique flora.
🌵 Singular Saguaro: The iconic saguaro cactus comes to life under your brush. Learn to paint them with character.
🏜️ Desert Sands & Creosote Bushes: The desert floor is yours to create, from the shifting sands to the resilient creosote bush, each grain and leaf meticulously rendered.
🌳 Joshua Tree Mastery: The focal point of our painting is the distinctive silhouette of the Joshua tree. Learn to paint it in high detail.
This class isn’t just a lesson; it’s an immersive experience where you’ll feel the warmth of the desert sun and the whisper of the arid breeze through each lesson. With 7 videos of narrated instruction, every brush stroke is a learning opportunity, allowing you to create your own masterpiece alongside an experienced artist.
What’s Included:
6 hours and 20 minutes of narrated video instruction
Downloadable handout PDF with reference material for the class
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this class is tailored to guide you through the wonders of desert landscape painting. You’ll finish not just with a painting, but with a treasure trove of techniques that will help you master landscape painting.
Capture the stark, serene beauty of the Arizona desert from the comfort of your studio. Enroll now and let’s bring the desert to life.
Your journey through the art of the desert begins with a single stroke. Will you take the first step?
You Will Need
- 19.5″ x 14″ (500mm x 350mm) Canvas or similar
- These paints: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Crimson, Purple, Sap Green, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Paynes Grey, Burnt Sienna
- 1.5″ (40mm) Bristle brush
- 2″ (50mm) Fan bristle brush
- 1″ (20mm) Flat Bristle brush
- 1/2″ (15mm) Flat Bristle brush
- 1/4″ (5mm) Round bristle brush
- 1/2″ (12mm) Soft Filbert brush
- 1/4″ (5mm) Soft round brush
- Painting medium
- Rigger brush
- Fine liners
- Clear Cover – View on Amazon (affiliate link where I get a small commission if you buy, but at no extra cost to you)