Oil painting landscapes

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Follow John P. Osborne in his tutorial on how to paint landscapes/seascapes, focusing on color values and atmospheric progression.

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A picturesque landscape painting depicts a verdant hillside dotted with wildflowers, including red poppies and white daisies. A large tree stands prominently at the top, while the rolling hills in the distance create a sense of depth and serenity. The clear blue sky, adorned with fluffy white clouds, adds to the overall beauty of the scene. The painting captures the essence of a sunny summer day in a tranquil countryside setting.

In this painting tutorial I show you how to paint a landscape as featured in the image above. This painting is inspired by a rural area in southern New Zealand. This painting features a rural landscape at the end of summer where the fields and hills are dry, the grass is yellow and the trees are casting shadows in the soft evening light. All good ingredients for a landscape painting.