The Brilliant Sun - an oil painting lesson

Have you ever wondered how to paint a sun that shines? Where you look at a painting and it actually looks like there is light coming out of it? Now is your chance! In my painting lesson The Brilliant Sun I will show you how to use contrast and layering to create the sense of a glowing sun. It's easier than you might think. Not only will I teach you this very helpful technique, I'll also take you through every other step of this sunset painting. Learn how to create clouds, layer beautiful colors to create a warm glow, and then how to create a dark background in the foreground without using black. Learn how to create the right color combination to create a "black" that looks right. You'll learn a ton of new techniques in this lesson! Come paint with me! Lesson Length: 2.5 hours Canvas Size: 16 X 20 Medium: Oil Mediums used: Neo Megilp (substitute with liquin or OMS/Linseed oil 50/50 mix) Colors Used: Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Orange, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Radiant Turquoise (any turquoise should work well), Titanium White, Raw Umber