In this tutorial we are exploring one of the most striking elements in any artists palette, the bold Brilliant Red.
We will focus on painting this daub of oil paint. Though it looks simple, this tutorial offers many chances to improve your painting skills. capturing the smooth yet textured surface of the paint, the interplay with the lights and shadows and the rich intensity of the brilliant red colour.

Difficulty: Advanced
Painting Surface: 12 x 12 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Series 1 size 5/0, Series 2 Sizes 2 & 2/0, Series 11 Mop, Series 10 sizes 0 & 2.
Painting surface used in this lesson: Oil & Acrylic Card

Acrylic Paints:
Alazarin Crimson
Cadmium Orange
Dioxazine Purple
French Ultramarine
Ivory Black
Titanium White
Yellow Medium

Oil Paints:
Autumn Orange
Brilliant Red
Cobalt Blue
Crimson
Lamp Black
Titanium White
Violet
Yellow Medium