How to paint a SUNSET SKY like a pro [oil painting demo]

In this video I demo highlights from a commission I did several years ago: painting a vibrant sunset sky. Let me know what you thought in the comments below!
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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Watch this video to learn more about "Painting Fiery Sunsets" (one of my online courses): th-cam.com/video/uZpDg4p4eXw/w-d-xo.html

[@charlespero4934]

Just incredible. The best thing that happened to me for my art is finding this man. He has taking me to the next level of oil painting. His teaching ability is as fine as his artwork. It's incredible what you learn thank you Layne.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Charles - I appreciate that. 🙏

[@Michal_Kuras]

people being in awe and their reaction is such a great reward for a painting like this. must felt rly good :)

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@christinefischerart]

You're my favorite cloud painter! this is so beautiful Layne! thanks for sharing.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@janarentzel]

Bravo, Layne - magnificent!!! And I love your online courses. I have learned soooo MUCH!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Jana - thanks great to hear! 😊

[@angelodarrigo4361]

Simply magical, sir!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@celticpeasant9753]

It was wonderful watching you Layne, thank you so much for this lovely video. It is a great idea to give people an idea of what you teach with a few excerpts explaining 'how' you teach. You have a wonderful soothing voice when you are teaching (just like Bob Ross). What spectacular work you do. If anyone could convince me to give oil painting a go its you. At the moment I do everything but 😉oil painting. However your techniques transfer very well to other mediums too. Thank you so much again.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much 🙏

[@laurawaldie456]

Beautiful Layne! This was also great to watch the underpainting process. Thank you so much for posting. I'm in awe of your work.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Laura!

[@celenamcmahon6505]

Incredibly beautiful 🎉❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@stinger7713]

Случайно попал к вам, чудесные работы! 👍👍👍
Хоть английский не понимаю, это не помеха смотреть живопись, супер, ваш коллега 👍👍👍😍♥🙏🖐🇺🇸🇰🇿♥
Из Казахстана🖐🖐🖐

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much! 🙏

[@Milania717]

Hello Kazakhstan!!!

[@stinger7713]

Музыка и живопись, это отлично, не нужен переводсик😅👍

[@wagner240773]

Espetacular. Tens um fã aqui no Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@krisobrien2314]

That is beautiful ❤️

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@khansartstudio]

Wonderful artwork. You are great artist.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you so much!

[@sbuzz7279]

Great job! I love clouds that have drama.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@michellelewis3262]

Stunning

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's very cool!

[@fayee8986]

I am particularly love the smoothness of paint application that you work with, and the Illuminati I guess that's a word. LOL of the Skies that you think s u r e l y that's a trademark of your work which is breathtakingly beautiful!...❤... keep them coming with great success and your career !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😇

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@jaimehurtadomartinez5791]

Buen dia! Muchas gracias por la magistral clase y obra!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@nevincelik2505]

Mr.Layne süpersiniz. Sizi zevkle izliyor ders alıyorum. Yüreğinize ellerinize sağlık. Ben yağ kullanmıyorum. Kokosuz terebentin kullanıyorum. İyi günler. Teşekkürler. 👍👏👏😍🙏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

Excellent work

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@Milania717]

Please film in landscape mode- phone held horizontal- wide 5:36 like here- the small vertical space doesn’t captivate- it frustrates-
Thank you- beautiful work!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

This painting was done 5 years ago and I wasn't focused on TH-cam back then. We're lucky to have any horizontal video from then! Thanks!

[@Khh444]

Hello. I just discovered you chanel today and I'm really loving this painting. It's absolutely beautiful. I'm thinking to take your cloud painting course but I'll have to work in acrylics for now. Will I be able to get at least half as good as you😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks so much! No problem, I have lots of students who paint with acrylics. (If you like this painting, you might also look at Painting Fiery Sunsets.) Just remember, desire and perseverance are what's most important. 👍

[@JacquelynSmith_perfect45degree]

Thanks Layne, great work! I have a question, I see you transfer a grid to the painting, is this paint or what are you using? And doo you cover it up entirely or leave some? I understand the reasoning to use it. I am working on a large sunset right now and feeling a touch overwhelmed.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Hey Jacquelyn - I typically do my grid with conte pencil and my sketch with conte and/or charcoal. The imprimatura is typically thin enough that I can still see the underlying sketch. Here are a few other videos that might be helpful (it's the same process I teach in my courses):
th-cam.com/video/IW0uZ-AY8vE/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ntSJ1nEeh9o/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/El-ojPpsbos/w-d-xo.html

[@jacobmuskal7755]

Hands 👐

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@KhawlaAlbustani-lt1cj]

Loooooots of thanks

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@Morn2moon]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@damiencale]

Absolutely gorgeous. What’s the name of the song?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! I believe this one was The Wind Sings by composer Caleb Etheridge.

[@damiencale]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio thank you 😊

[@user-ic8rt1gt6b]

Скажите пожалуйста, какими красками вы работаете? Это масло?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes, oils

[@terrymellway8464]

What are you dipping your brush into?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You mean at the beginning of the video during the imprimatura? On my palette I've got paint thinned with Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits). But a few times I also dipped my brush into the Gamsol when I needed to add a bit more to the paint.

[@asherrogers2687]

I'm so lucky to see sunsets like this almost every night from my backyard in AZ. You've mastered the sunset as if to be the original creator. Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@umbertosly9584]

😀💪💪👍🙏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@colinc.8742]

Wish there was a commentary

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

👍

[@laurawaldie456]

Did you actually watch the video?