This new beginner lesson is something a little bit different! Although the style and technique differ from my other lessons, we're still striving to include photorealism, especially when the image is seen from a distance. A number of artists I admire in the UK have been painting similar landscapes using this technique. So I thought I would work out how they were doing it, in order to show you. The techniques I use are incredibly simple yet the results are very effective, making this a perfect lesson for any ability, with the added benefit of being able to complete this painting fairly quickly.
Give it a go, it's a fun lesson!

Panel Size: 12 x 12 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Series 8 Blender Fan, Series 10 Filbert sizes 8, 4 & 2. All brushes stated are included in the Professional & Additions Professional Brush Set.
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

Oil Paints:
Burnt Umber
Cerulean Blue
Dioxazine Purple
French Ultramarine
Ivory Black
Lemon Yellow
Sap Green
Titanium White