Daytime Skies

Oil Painting Tutorial

$35

Paint Skies You’ll Be Proud Of

Without Struggling With Color or Brushwork

Ever find yourself staring at a blank canvas, unsure how to start a sky painting? Or maybe you've painted skies that feel flat, muddy, or overworked?

What if you could unlock a simple, repeatable method to paint luminous skies that glow — even if you're a beginner?

In this video tutorial, I’ll take you step by step through painting "On The Horizon", featured in the prestigious Young Guns of the Coors Western Art Show and Sale. You'll see every brushstroke, every color mix, and every stage of building a beautiful sky — nothing skipped!

Every step of the painting process

1.5 hours of instruction!

What you’ll get

  • Lifetime Access

    Watch and re-watch the entire step-by-step painting process anytime. Pause, rewind, and revisit key moments — the video is yours for life, so you can learn at your own pace.

  • Step-By-Step Process

    Follow along as I guide you through every stage of the painting — from the first brushstroke to the final detail. No skipped steps, no guesswork — just a clear, approachable process you can trust.

  • Color Mixing

    See exactly how each color is mixed to create glowing skies and clouds. You'll watch every mixture happen on the palette, so you’ll know what to use and how to adjust your colors for beautiful, natural results.

  • Printable Painting

    A high-resolution image of the completed painting to use as a visual guide while you work. Perfect for checking color, value, and composition as you paint — so you can stay on track and see where you’re headed at every stage.

  • Painting Guide

    A handy reference you can keep by your easel — breaking down the entire process into simple, actionable steps. Perfect for staying on track as you paint, without needing to re-watch the video every time.

  • Composition Template

    Ready-to-use line drawing of the painting’s composition that you can print and use to sketch your layout accurately. No more struggling to get proportions right — start with confidence and focus on painting!

  • Palette Reference

    A visual guide to the exact colors and mixes used in the painting. Keep it by your side while you work to stay on track with color choices and mixing, making it easy to follow along and get beautiful results.

  • Supply List

    A complete list of all the materials used in the tutorial, so you know exactly what you need to get started — whether you’re working from your current supplies or picking up a few new tools.

On the Horizon, 2024
9” x 12” Oil on Linen
Private Collection

What You’ll Learn (Even If You’ve Tried Before and Struggled)

✔ How to simplify color and value for realistic, glowing skies
✔ How to paint clouds with form and atmosphere — no more “cotton balls”
✔ How to use a limited palette for clean, fresh color mixes
✔ How to create brushwork that feels loose but intentional
✔ How to compose a balanced, dynamic sky that pulls viewers in

If You’ve Ever Thought…

“I don’t know where to start when painting skies.”
“My clouds always look wrong — like cartoons or cotton balls.”
“I can’t get the colors right — everything looks muddy.”
“I overwork my skies and lose that airy feeling.”

This tutorial was made to solve these problems.

Who Is This For?

✔ Beginner oil painters who want a guided process to build confidence
✔ Experienced painters looking to improve skies and color mixing
✔ Artists preparing for gallery shows, festivals, and exhibitions
✔ Landscape painters who want to elevate their skies to a professional level

Why Learn From Me?

As a professional oil painter known for Colorado skies, I’ve shown my work in prestigious galleries and shows, including the Coors Western Art Show.

In this tutorial, I’m sharing exactly how I created a piece selected for a top-tier Western art exhibition — and now, you can paint right along with me.

What’s inside

Preparing the Palette

Outlining the Cloud Shape

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Blocking in the Cloud Values

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.