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Class Description

Step into a peaceful tropical setting with this relaxing class where we paint a vibrant bamboo scene with a glimpse of the beach beyond. This class is perfect for practicing structure, light, and layering while learning how to turn a busy photo reference into a clean and compelling painting.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🎋 Simplifying Complex References – Learn how to break down a cluttered bamboo scene into a visually balanced composition that’s fun to paint.
🌿 Creating Depth – Discover techniques for overlapping shapes and using tonal values to create the illusion of depth between the bamboo trunks.
🌞 Painting Sunlit Effects – Master the art of painting natural sunlight filtering through bamboo to create contrast and focal points that draw the viewer’s eye.
🎨 And Much More – Including working with greens, managing line flow, and blending soft transitions in light and shade.

🖌️ Class Highlights:

✅ Step-by-step instruction to simplify and structure a complex subject
✅ Techniques for realistic shading, light play, and atmospheric perspective
✅ Great practice for learning how to guide the viewer's eye in a composition

By the end of this class, you’ll have a beautifully layered painting that captures the serene elegance of bamboo with a glowing touch of sunlight and a tropical vibe.

Join now and bring this tranquil scene to life on your canvas!

You Will Need

  • 16"x20" (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Crimson, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue, Sap Green, Light Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • 1/4" (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners
  • Roll of clear cover