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Class Description

Step into the golden glow of autumn with this vibrant landscape painting class. “Painting a Park in Autumn” invites you to explore the season’s rich colors and dramatic light while learning practical, creative techniques that bring your scene to life—without getting bogged down in every detail.

This on-demand class is perfect for artists who want to capture atmosphere and emotion in their landscapes, while sharpening their skills in knife painting, light, and depth.

🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Class:

🖼️ Interpreting Reference Photos – Learn how to use a photo as inspiration, not a blueprint, and make it your own.
🌳 Distant Trees & Foliage – Discover the techniques for painting depth into background trees without overworking them.
☀️ Front-Lit Scenes – Understand how to handle lighting when the source is shining directly toward the viewer.
🔪 Knife Painting Trees – Use a painting knife to create bold, expressive trunks and textures.
🍂 Knife-Painted Foliage – Create lively, spontaneous leaves and ground cover with impressionistic flair.
🎨 And More… – Including composition tips, colour mixing, and guiding the viewer’s eye.

🖌️ Class Features:

✅ Great for intermediate painters wanting to loosen up their technique
✅ Covers both brush and knife work for dynamic texture
✅ Includes step-by-step instruction and reference guidance

By the end of this class, you’ll have a glowing autumn scene filled with atmosphere, movement, and charm—plus a stronger foundation in both traditional and knife painting techniques.

Join now and take a colorful stroll through the season on canvas!

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, Paynes Grey
  • Set of bristle brushes
  • Painting Knife
  • 1/4" (1cm) Soft filbert brush
  • Painting medium
  • Rigger brush
  • Fine liners