The French (and expensive galleries) call this effect ‘Contre-jour’ lighting, or "against the light," which creates a striking and dramatic effect in landscape painting by positioning the primary light source behind the subject.
In this painting lesson, using the majestic Milford Sound as our subject we will learn how to create depth in a painting, among other things and will learn from the experiences of other painters as I critique their paintings.
Critiques for the River Bend painting workshop
Critiques for Point Lobos Painting Workshop
Student critiques for the Mountain Stream Workshop
Student critiques for the Dancing Pine painting workshop
Your first step to enhancing your paintings with expressive skies.
Your next step to enhancing your paintings with expressive skies.
Student Critiques for the Up the Creek Workshop
Preparing MDF for Painting Like a Pro
Discover a quick and easy way to fix a dented or sagging canvas using just a spray bottle filled with water. This method involves spraying the back of the canvas to tighten and restore it, effectively giving your canvas a "facelift." Perfect for artists and hobbyists alike, this simple technique helps maintain your creative momentum and keeps your artwork looking its best.
If you wait with nature, she always rewards you. The weather was not great, grey and drizzly and we'd come a long way and waited all day for the low tide to make our pilgrimage.