Painting Ideas from Paris - How to Capture Light and Inspiration in Oil Painting

Painting Ideas from Paris - How to Capture Light and Inspiration in Oil Painting
Christine Lashley, An American Artist

Ever wondered how artists turn travel moments into timeless oil paintings?
In this video, I’ll take you through my journey of painting ideas from Paris, where inspiration meets light, color, and emotion. From walking the quiet side streets of Le Marais to painting the Eiffel Tower at sunset, I’ll show you exactly how to find painting inspiration in nature and city life and how to translate that into your own creative work.

This trip wasn’t just sightseeing, it was an artist’s journey. Between cafe breaks, bridges, and golden sunsets, I painted small color studies on location to understand how light dances across Parisian buildings.
Back in my studio, I transformed those studies into a layered oil painting, using techniques that help preserve the light and mood I experienced that day.

IN THIS VIDEO YOU'LL LEARN:
1. How to find painting ideas while traveling
2. My complete plein air painting process in the streets of Paris
3. How to capture light and atmosphere in your oil painting
4. Simple painting techniques for beginners that make your art come alive
5. How I use water-mixable oils for a more fluid, non-toxic workflow
6. Step-by-step from underpainting to final details
7. A behind-the-scenes look at my Eiffel Tower painting process
Whether you’re new to painting or have years of experience, this video will help you see inspiration in everyday scenes and bring that to your canvas with confidence.

THIS VIDEO IS PERFECT FOR:
1. Artists looking for new painting ideas
2. Beginners learning how to capture light in oil painting
3. Travelers who want to turn their photos into paintings
4. Anyone passionate about plein air painting and storytelling through art

If you're passionate about learning from painting inspiration, plein air art, and travel-based painting ideas, be sure to subscribe to the channel.

ABOUT CHRISTINE LASHLEY:
Christine Lashley is an award-winning American artist renowned for her vibrant, plein air oil paintings, which are inspired by the natural world. Trained at Washington University, the Sorbonne, and Parsons Paris, she blends light, color, and emotion to capture fleeting moments in the landscape. Her work has earned top honors at major plein air events, and she continues to inspire artists worldwide through her teaching and exhibitions.

Christine Lashley
An American Artist
Art Courses: https://www.lashleyartclass.com/
Art Website: https://www.christinelashley.com/
Instagram:   / christinelashleyart  

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