Northern Lights Leap
Get ready to make a splash! Our newest painting features a magnificent Orca leaping through a sky of fire and ice. You will love blending these vibrant oranges and deep purples to create a magical atmosphere. It is the perfect way to relax and let your creativity flow this weekend!
In this video tutorial, I will hold your hand through every single step of this painting. We start by laying down that incredible background, showing you exactly how to mix your paints to get those glowing neon effects. Then, I’ll teach you how to use a palette knife or brush to scrape in the trees and the water texture. Finally, we will tackle the whale using simple shapes, so even if you’ve never drawn an animal before, yours will look amazing. You can do this!
This project is an incredible opportunity to practice “impasto” style techniques and loose, expressive brushwork. Instead of worrying about tiny details, we are going to focus on movement and light. You will learn how to transition from warm colors, like cadmium orange, into cool phthalo blues without creating muddy colors in the middle. We will also study reflections, using horizontal strokes to mirror the sky onto the water. This tutorial will help you gain confidence in loading your brush wit