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David Lussier /Painting The Studio Nocturne
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Painting The Studio Nocturne

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Using any photo reference as a guide, learn how to paint the effects of Moon Light in the comfort of your studio and learn about the various phases of the night, from dusk to dawn. I'll also show you how to paint a street scene at night. With 2 hours of painting demonstrations to guide you step by step! 
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Contents

Shedding Some Light

Let's look a little bit into the history of nocturnes and discover some of the great painters of the past who were known for their ability to capture the different phases of the night.
The Studio Nocturne PAGE 1PDF.pdf

What Do You Know!

See if you can answer these 5 simple questions about nocturnes.
The Studio Nocturne PAGE 2 PDF.pdf

Painting Moonlight

In this section we will look at where the value ranges fall between black and white in order to capture a convincing effect of moonlight. We'll also look at the differences between painting moonlight by direct observation vs in the studio.
The Studio Nocturne PAGE 3 PDF.pdf
The Studio Nocturne PAGE 5 Value Scale PDF.pdf

A Moonlight Demo

I will demonstrate a moonlight painting in the studio from start to finish and explain my thought process with you as I go. I'll use both video and progress photos to help visualize the process in stages.
The Studio Nocturne- Moonlight

Other Night Scenes

We will look at the special equipment you'll need to bring with you to paint night scenes on location. I'll explain the value ranges for this type of subject as well as other considerations that are unique to capturing street scenes at night.
The Studio Nocturne PAGE 4 PDF.pdf

Night Scene Demo

I will demonstrate a night painting from start to finish in the studio and explain my thought process with you as I go. I'll use both video and progress photos to help visualize the process in stages. 
The Studio Nocturne- Street Scene Demo