Sunsets

[Richard Robinson]

"Sunset Study" 10x8" Oil on Canvasboard

Hi guys, I hope you're warm wherever you are - it's freezing cold in New Zealand - it actually snowed close to where I live which is crazy! I was working on the Mastering Sunsets dvd course today trying a new method I found demonstrated by David Dunlop.  I guess many of you living in the US have seen David on TV over there but it was the first time for me and I thoroughly enjoyed this guy - he's got the enthusiasm of Richard Simmons and all the painting knowledge to back up his convictions - what a great teacher/entertainer. I recommend you go checkout his website: www.paintingclass.net

 

The technique was basically laying down a yellow wash first and working into that with very few colors, BIG brushes and creating interesting textures to simulate detail.

 

All the best,

Richard.

[Flavio Luiz Jabbur Ferreira]

The contrast between the yellow light and the blue/violet sky is simply amazing...I can't stop admire and learn with this painting...You are a great painter and teatcher. Thanks for the lessons I've watched on Youtube...I can feel your heart and passion about painting ...God bless you!

[Shirley Dawson]

Plenty warm here--still in the upper 90's. Thanks for the link,I'll check it out.love that painting!

[cynthia barrow]

I am new to the site.  Looking forward to learning some new techniques.  Just posted some sunsets and will be checking out D Dunlop for sure.  Thanks

 

[Richard Robinson]

Thanks Monique. I laid the yellow on thinly first then wiped it off a bit with a cloth, the worked over the top with thicker paint - darks then lights.

 

[Monique Shaw]

Thank you for giving me the chance to know David Dunlop, very good teacher and fun to watch.

I like your new sunset but wonder how the blue and yellow do not make green...if you are working wet on wet?

[Dirk Rampling]

A beautiful sense of peace & calm.