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Class Description

Join me in capturing the crisp, cool beauty of an early morning in the majestic Queenstown district of New Zealand’s South Island. In this tranquil painting class, you’ll learn how to recreate the glow of sunlight as it begins to spill across mountain peaks, foothills, and golden grasses—perfect for anyone wanting to explore atmospheric depth and light in their landscapes.

In This Lesson You Will Learn:

☁️ How to paint soft misty clouds for an early morning mood
🏔️ How to create depth using mountain distance and color perspective
⛰️ How to render foothills with realistic shadows and highlights
🌾 How to paint glowing foreground grasses touched by morning light
🌳 How to simplify trees for effective, elegant silhouettes

Master Light, Layers & Landscape

This is a wonderful class for both intermediate and advanced artists looking to refine their approach to layered compositions, dynamic lighting, and the serenity of the natural world.

Join me and bring the fresh air and stillness of a mountain sunrise into your own studio!

You Will Need

  • 16"x20" (500mm x400mm) Canvas or similar
  • These paints: Titanium White, Cobalt Blue, Crimson, Cadmium Orange, Arylamide Yellow Light (Lemon Yellow)
  • Painting Knife
  • 40mm bristle Pastry type brush
  • 1/2" (13mm) synthetic flat
  • #6 Filbert bristle
  • #6 bristle fan brush
  • #3 and #6 flat bristle
  • #2 small round bristle
  • Clear painting medium
  • Fine liners