In this course, you’ll get in-depth instruction on how to express the essence or spirit of your subject through light, color, and value…

Giving you even more insights on how to turn a “normal” painting into a piece worthy of forum discussions.

You’ll also discover:

• The five types of light, and how they affect color and atmosphere in the landscape
• How to accurately portray value, color, and atmosphere
• The various elements of a landscape painting

• This is a complete oil painting workshop, starting from basic concepts all the way to the finished painting. 

  You’ll get to follow Debra every step of the way, in high-quality video so you won’t miss a single brushstroke!

   

  As she demonstrates a painting called Late Day Reverie, Narada Lake, you’re going to learn all about:

  • How to paint various landscape elements (water, trees, marsh, light and shadow, values, reflections)
  • How to paint the different shades of green in a landscape…
  • How light influences color in the landscape…
  • How to tackle complicated landscape composition…
  • What commonly overlooked pitfalls to avoid when composing your painting…
  • Vital elements of landscape painting…
  • Plus: advanced instruction on how to create depth through atmospheric perspective
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    She’s going to reveal key techniques, like how to choose your composition, how to use masses and simple shapes, creating value planes in the landscape, and how to create atmospheric perspective through color, value, and texture.

    She’s not going to stop there…

    You’ll also learn how to accurately portray color and value, techniques on water reflections, and painting the effects of light — pushing your skills as an artist to even higher levels.

    In case you’re wondering, this master class is perfect for anyone (beginner, intermediate, and advanced painters) who wants to understand how light influences color in the landscape and the elements of landscape painting.

    Debra is a remarkable and accomplished artist herself, and she’s an amazing teacher.

    One of her students left this nice testimonial for her:

    “You are an amazing artist, and I am so lucky that you had room for me to be in your class. I learned sooooo much! And I believe you were the perfect teacher to introduce me to oils, as well as plein air. I feel so fortunate to have met you. Thank you for your patience and compassion and especially your talent that you shared with me. Thank you!”

    So if you’re looking for a fantastic instructor to teach you all about the effects of light, look no further than Debra Joy Groesser in Understanding the Effects of Light.

    Chapter Breakdown 

    • Introduction
    • How Light Influences Color & Atmosphere
    • Elements of Landscape Painting
    • Composition: Choosing Your Subject
    • Value
    • Paints & Brushes
    • Demonstration Step 1
    • Demonstration Step 2
    • Demonstration Step 3
    • Demonstration Step 4
    • Demonstration Step 5
    • Demonstration Step 6
    • Demonstration Step 7

    • EXTRAS

      Painting the Effects of Light Workshop PDF

      Exhibit of Works

      High-Speed View

      Insights from the Artist

      BONUS TIP — Painting with White