Class Description
Join me in this vibrant oil painting class where we’ll capture the beauty of a butterfly approaching glowing orange flowers. This lesson is perfect for beginner to intermediate artists looking to improve their floral and insect painting skills while mastering subtle lighting effects and smooth blending in oils.
During the Class You Will Learn:
🖌️ How to paint smooth gradient transitions for soft, realistic petals
🎨 How to blend warm colors to create glowing flowers with depth and luminosity
🦋 How to paint a butterfly in sharp detail while keeping it delicate and lifelike
🌼 How to use layering techniques in oils to build form and volume
🌿 How to paint convincing green leaves that support the composition
🖤 How to work with a dark background to make your subject pop
💡 How to balance color, contrast, and composition to guide the viewer’s eye
Tools for Success:
🎥 Real-Time Instruction: Follow along with each brushstroke in this detailed, step-by-step painting lesson.
🕐 On-Demand Access: Paint at your own pace, pause, rewind, and rewatch as needed.
📄 Reference Material: Downloadable PDF with all necessary references included.
Designed for Growth:
Whether you’re just getting started with oils or want to strengthen your control and blending techniques, this class will help you build confidence while producing a beautiful finished piece.
Bring Your Canvas to Life:
By the end of this class, you’ll have painted a striking, radiant composition—and learned timeless techniques you can apply to any floral or insect subject in the future.
🎨 Join now and start painting with confidence!
You Will Need
- 16″ x 12″ canvas (or one with similar proportions).
- Set of bristle brushes
- Fine liners
- 1cm (1/2 inch) soft filbert brush
- Paints: Titanium White, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Orange, Lamp Black & Raw Umber.