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Class Description

Escape to the warmth and charm of the Italian countryside in this vibrant painting class where we’ll capture a romantic Tuscan landscape, complete with sun-drenched walls, creeping greenery, and distant rolling hills. This lesson is perfect for artists wanting to build confidence in landscape composition and Mediterranean-style architecture.

During the Class You Will Learn:

☀️ How to paint clouds on a sunny day that enhance the light, airy mood of the scene
🌲 How to paint trees and foliage in the distance to create depth and a sense of scale
🪨 How to paint rock walls with convincing texture and rustic character
🌿 How to paint creeper plants that climb and spill across surfaces naturally
🎨 And heaps more tips to help you evoke atmosphere and location with confidence

By the end of the class, you’ll have created your own sunny slice of Tuscany—ideal for hanging at home or giving as a thoughtful gift.

You Will Need

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