Transforming a Fire Scene into a Stunning Sunset with Doreen Velin: Painting Tutorial

Welcome back to another creative session with Okanagan artist Doreen Velin! In this video, Doreen breathes new life into an old painting, transforming a fire-ravaged scene into a beautiful, misty sunset using rich purples, yellows, and oranges. Learn valuable tips and techniques for capturing the essence of a sunset on canvas, and how to make use of complementary colors to create a captivating landscape.

Highlights:

Watch Doreen’s process of covering an unwanted element with white before painting.
Tips on creating lifelike tree silhouettes to complement the sunset.
Exploring the use of a mahogany door skin as an affordable painting surface.
Step-by-step guidance on blending sunset hues for a stunning atmospheric effect.
How to add the right amount of reflection and shadows to bring depth to the painting.
Discussion on using complementary colors like purple to enhance the vibrancy of the sunset.

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Video by Lorenz Plourde