Class Description
Join me in this immersive step-by-step painting class where we bring to life the quiet beauty of a night under the stars. In “Painting a Campfire Night Scene”, youβll learn how to capture the warmth of a glowing fire, the mystery of silhouetted trees, and the gentle light cast on campers and tents β all in a single, enchanting composition.
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate artists ready to expand their technique and explore night lighting effects in oil or acrylic paint.
π¨ What Youβll Learn in This Class:
π Starry Skies: Learn how to paint a realistic night sky full of stars β complete with a shooting star for added magic.
π² Firelit Trees: Discover how to create the illusion of trees in silhouette as well as those glowing in the fireβs light.
π₯ Campfire Glow: Paint a warm, convincing campfire that casts a beautiful glow across your scene.
πΆββοΈ Figure Lighting: Learn how to paint figures illuminated from multiple angles β a crucial technique for nighttime compositions.
βΊ Tent Lighting: Capture the glow from inside a tent to suggest life and warmth within.
ποΈ Whatβs Included:
π½οΈ Real-Time Video Instruction β Follow every brushstroke with full narration and guidance.
π₯ Downloadable Reference Pack β Includes all images and resources needed for the painting.
π On-Demand Access β Paint at your own pace, whenever inspiration strikes.
π Light Up the Canvas with Story and Atmosphere
By the end of this class, youβll have a finished painting that tells a vivid story β one filled with warmth, companionship, and a quiet moment in the wilderness. Whether you work in oil or acrylic, this lesson will expand your lighting techniques and bring a new level of atmosphere to your paintings.
Join now and bring your own starry campfire scene to life!
You Will Need
- 16″x20″ (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
- Paints: Titanium White, Cerulean Blue, Paynes Grey, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Raw Umber, Yellow Ochre & Sap Green
- Fine round brushes (set)
- 1.5cm (0.75″) Soft Filbert brush
- 1/4″ (1cm) Soft filbert brush
- Small Round Bristle Brush
- Rigger brush
- 38mm (1.5″) Hardware brush
- Rigger brush
- Flat Bristle Brush Set
- Clear Cover – View on Amazon (affiliate link where I get a small commission if you buy, but at no extra cost to you)