Soft Edges & Brush Techniques | Value Contrasts & Building Depth | Oil Painting Tutorial

Come along as I share my process of painting edges, light, and atmosphere in oil painting with this step-by-step tutorial. In this demo, I’ll show you highlights of how I created 'The Guardian’s Walk' — focusing on three key ideas: the banyan tree with soft, blurred edges, the guardian elephant as the focal point, and the glowing path of light that ties the composition together.

You’ll discover:
How to paint soft vs. hard edges for depth and focus
Techniques for light and shadow in oil painting
How to use loose brushstrokes to create mood and atmosphere
Tips for painting with convenience oil colors like Terre Verte, Olive Green, and Burnt Umber
Building a cohesive mood without harsh highlights

00:00 Intro – Key Learning Alert: Painting Edges
01:00 Oil Painting Materials & Palette
03:00 Brushwork for Banyan Tree
04:20 First Pass of Colours on Elephant
06:30 Building Layers in Background
07:08 Symbolism of Elephant & Banyan Tree
08:35 Soft & Hard Edges Explained
10:00 Final Thoughts – Palette Choice, Focus, Light & Mood

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