Painting Light

In this tutorial, I'm sharing my favorite painting techniques for capturing light, because light is what gives color its power, defines form, and sets the mood. You'll learn how to mix dozens of glowing yellow shades for the rose, how to use an imprimatura to boost contrast, and how to layer color to bring your painting to life. I'll walk you through painting translucent petals with realistic subsurface scattering, how to balance warm and cool tones in the shadows, and why painting the flower and background together makes the whole scene feel more unified. This workshop isn't just about painting a rose—it's about painting light, energy, and atmosphere on canvas!