How to Paint a Spitfire

b Class Description

Take to the skies with this thrilling oil painting class, where you’ll bring a legendary WWII Spitfire to life as it soars above dramatic, cloud-filled skies. In this real-time, step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a powerful, polished aircraft to a pre-painted sky background.

This class is perfect for artists who love precision, motion, and bold subject matter—and want to practice both technical and creative oil painting skills.

🛩️ Note: The Spitfire is painted over a completed cloudscape. Learn how to paint the clouds here:
How to Paint Clouds in Oil

🎨 During the Class You Will Learn:

📐 How to cleanly transfer the Spitfire sketch to the painting – Get precise placement without smudging or distortion.
🎨 How to mix the camouflage colours – Learn to mix the classic shades of RAF camouflage for an authentic finish.
✈️ How to paint the various shapes that make up the plane – Break down complex forms into manageable sections.
✨ How to make the plane look shiny – Use highlights and contrast to convey a metallic sheen.
🔍 How to suggest cockpit details and panels – Create convincing detail with minimal effort for a realistic look.
🌀 How to make the prop look like it is turning – Learn dynamic brushwork to suggest spinning motion and movement.
🚀 And much more… – From blending edges to final highlights, this class covers it all.

🧰 Tools for Success:

🎥 Real-Time Step-by-Step Video: Follow the entire process with detailed instruction and commentary.
📲 On-Demand Access: Learn at your own pace—start, stop, and rewind as needed.
📄 Downloadable Reference Materials: Includes your sketch, reference photo, and helpful guides.

🎯 Perfect for beginner to intermediate artists, this lesson combines technical structure with artistic flair, helping you build both painting confidence and storytelling power.

Get your brushes ready and relive history on canvas—join now and start painting your Spitfire today!