Bonfire at the Beach - Step by Step Acrylic Painting on Canvas

In today's video, we're capturing the warmth and glow of a beach bonfire against a backdrop of breaking waves and a moody sky. This tutorial will guide you through techniques to paint realistic fire, dynamic waves, and the subtle details that bring this scene to life. Perfect for those looking to enhance their skill sin creating light and atmosphere with acrylics. Join me on this artistic journey and let's paint this inviting bonfire scene together!

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Brushes (all brushes are from my private line. Get yours here: https://www.paintingwithjane.com/brushes)
• White chalk pencil (or watercolor pencil)
• #8 long-handled Filbert
• 5/8-in Angle brush
• #8 short-handled Filbert

I'm painting on a 12x16in black canvas, but you can use any size/shape/type of canvas or paper that you like. You can paint it black with black paint or gesso. Whatever works for you. I used black gesso. https://amzn.to/3It5ijy

Materials Used:
• Payne's Grey - https://amzn.to/436w4q8
• Titanium White - https://amzn.to/4bpnO99
• Ultramarine Blue - https://amzn.to/4bv8GqU
• Cadmium Red Medium - https://amzn.to/3K80yjT
• Cadmium Orange - https://amzn.to/3Kew5k1
• Cadmium Yellow Light - https://amzn.to/3K5SDDR
• Yellow Ochre - https://amzn.to/4bpNClh
• Liquitex Fluid Matte Medium - https://amzn.to/3s3TJYh (gloss medium or glazing medium will also work)

• I keep all of my paints in a 12x16 in Masterson Sta-Wet palette - https://amzn.to/3H5M2Fx
• Palette sponges - https://amzn.to/3H4oSPI
• Palette paper - https://amzn.to/3h3bpwS

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