Painting with Style

Award-Winning Artist Shares a Step-By-Step Method That Simplifies Complex Scenes Without Getting Overwhelmed by Detail.

Perfect for Everyone, Even If You’ve Never Attempted These Scenes Before!

If you’ve ever wanted to paint complex scenes but were intimidated by overwhelming details, then Painting With Style was made just for you.

In this step-by-step demonstration, Jennifer McChristian will show that painting complex scenes comes down to training your “Artist’s Eye” to see what really matters — understanding how to master the thousands of micro-decisions when approaching a painting to determine what’s important and what’s not.

Once you’ve learned these skills, you’ll be able to paint anyscene with confidence, no matter how complicated or intimidating it may look.

Working from Jennifer’s PleinAir Magazine cover and PleinAir Salon award-winning painting for inspiration, in this demonstration you’ll paint a rich harbor scene that includes old Chinese houseboats (also known as junks).

Jennifer will show you how to look at colors differently, focusing on their basic values. It’s like turning a colorful jigsaw puzzle into a manageable black-and-white picture. This little trick alone can make your paintings stand out!

You’ll learn to mix vibrant colors without using black, control your edges like a pro, and tips to master the palette knife.

This course is perfect for you if you’re after structure in your disorganized painting process or if you’re confused about how to accurately capture the right details to make your paintings as impactful as possible. You’ll discover the secrets to creating paintings that are cohesive, expressive, and brimming with life.

Just like her painting style, Jennifer has a unique gift for making complex concepts simple. Her methods are clear, straightforward, and, most importantly, fun. So no matter your level of experience, you’ll discover many tips and tricks to bring your art to the next level.

Whether you’re struggling with composition, feeling overwhelmed by the many decisions throughout a painting, or seeking a clearer and simpler path in your artistic journey, this course is the missing piece to your next masterpiece!

Inspired by her August / September 2022 cover of PleinAir Magazine

What you’ll discover inside Painting with Style:

• Jennifer McChristian’s unique step-by-step approach to painting highly detailed and complex scenes…
  
• How to see the big shapes and translate them into paint…
  
• How to overcome “color chaos” and see what actually matters…
  
• How to paint loose and painterly without getting too fussy with the details…
  
• How to simplify any scene to just 4 values (key lesson!)...
  
• How to get a glow that radiates through your colors…
  
• Jennifer’s “dog before the flea” approach when painting big shapes…
  
• How to mix dark, rich colors without using black…
  
• How to adjust color without adjusting value...
• The two best colors for neutralizing an oversaturated color mix…
  
• How to mix dark and mid-tone colors for the water…
• How to mix color that works correctly in an overcast lighting scenario…
  
• Brilliant tips on painting the water and sky (even pros need to watch this!)...
  
• How to finish your painting with interesting edges…
• A palette knife tip you’ll find yourself using in every painting to come
  
• PLUS: “Brush feathering” techniques to keep things looking natural and giving them more character…
  
• …and so many more incredible insights from a renowned award-winning artist!

Luminous Nocturnes - Bold Colorful Techniques for Glowing Night Paintings

Discover Jennifer McChristian’s Military-Forged Approach That Won “BEST Nocturne” in Our PleinAir Salon Bi-Monthly Competition! 

Ever wondered how professional artists make their nocturnes glow?

Or how they’re able to capture the darkness … without its looking flat?

That’s because they do it a different way.

Artists like award winner Jennifer McChristian see the darkness differently.

She sees the subtle nuances of the night sky that most artists miss — colors hiding in what looks like pure darkness…

That’s why she doesn’t use a single drop of black paint in her nocturnes. 

How is that possible?

That’s exactly what she’ll teach you in her brand new course.

For many artists, nocturne paintings remain one of the most challenging subjects to master. 

That “nighttime magic”feels impossible to capture. Attempts often result in muddy, dull paintings that lack the mystery and allure of night. 

But Jennifer McChristian cracked the code. 

With over 20 years of painting experience, she won “Best Nocturne” from the PleinAir Salon 2021 competition. 

Now she’s teaching the exact approach she used to create that prize-winning masterpiece in this very course…

…breaking it down into a systematic process that makes this seemingly impossible challenge totally doable.

What makes Jennifer’s teaching so effective? 

It’s her unique background serving in both the U.S. Army Reserve and Canadian Army Reserve…

…and it makes all the difference in how she teaches!

Her military training taught her to break down complex processes into clear, manageable steps — like her value study system that removes the overwhelm of nocturne painting techniques.

She stays calm under pressure and thinks systematically — inspiring you to approach challenging night scenes with extreme confidence instead of anxiety.

Her disciplined approach means she’s developed reliable, repeatable methods that work every time…

…from her palette knife mixing technique to her step-by-step blocking process.

No matter your level — beginner or experienced — Jennifer’s approach to nocturnes is a must-watch.

Not only will you get to see a real master at work, you’ll get to see why you don’t need years of experience or natural talent to paint stunning nocturnes.

In it, you’ll discover:

• How to mix rich, colorful darks without any black paint at all — using Jennifer’s palette knife method and her select color palette…
• How to create that captivating glow effect and magical “halo” around lights in your nocturne paintings…
• The exploration of color temperature to create visual splendor that makes your painting glow and vibrate with life…
• How to see the true colors of night beyond what photos show — Jennifer reveals the warmth and color variance that cameras miss but your eyes can capture…
• Her scumbling paint application technique that creates interesting texture and freshness, and allows the pretty underpainting to glow through…
• How to tackle the challenge of painting a white building at night — in both light and shadow, with the sparkly glow effect of neon lights…
•  Jennifer’s value study foundation — the systematic approach that helps you establish correct values and avoid the flat, lifeless paintings that plague struggling artists…

Through her demonstration of Off Season Oasis — the very painting approach that won her “Best Nocturne” from the PleinAir Salon 2021 competition…

…you’ll see every decision, every correction, and every moment of discovery as it happens.

Follow along as she paints an old bar/liquor store lit from within, with colored light spilling onto concrete and a lone streetlight illuminating the scene — the kind of gritty urban subject that showcases her bold, painterly style.

Come join Jennifer McChristian in Luminous Nocturnes and become the artist who can confidently capture the enchanting night scenes!

What If Your Nocturne Paintings Could Finally Glow With Life — Instead of Collapsing Into a Muddy Mess? 

Join Jennifer McChristian as she shares the “military-forged” approach that won her “BEST Nocturne” from our PleinAir Salon Bi-Monthly Competition!

You stand before the canvas, brush in hand, chasing the mystery of night — but instead of shimmering light, you end up with flat, dull, lifeless darks.

The problem?

Most artists lean on black paint as a crutch.

The result is almost always the same: muddy shadows, dead color, and a painting that doesn’t capture the magic you imagined.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here’s what we’ve discovered…

The secret to magical nocturne painting is seeing those subtle colors hiding in the darkness.

When you can see those “hidden” colors, you’ll soon see that the darkness isn’t just dark.

There are a whole lot of colors!

The question is…

How do you see those colors?

Most importantly…

How do you go from translating the “hidden” colors of the night into a vibrant, glowing nocturne… 

…without turning the entire canvas into a lump of black mud?

Award-winning artist Jennifer McChristian will show you a method that turns overwhelming night scenes into luminous works of art that vibrate with color and energy.

You see, Jennifer has an amazing ability to perceive color at a heightened level.

That’s why her paintings are so amazing to look at!

It’s her military-forged discipline that allows her to break down complex processes into simple, repeatable steps anyone can follow.

She shares these steps in a brand NEW course titled: Luminous Nocturnes: Bold, Colorful Techniques for Glowing Night Paintings.

Here’s the Secret to Glowing Nocturnes Without a Drop of Black Paint

With Jennifer’s guidance, you’ll finally understand:

-        How to paint darks that aren’t dead…

-        How to make color sing even under moonlight…

-        How to capture the enchanting world that emerges after sunset…

-        …and much more.

Inside, Jennifer will show you the exact approach and techniques she used to create her prize-winning masterpiece — awarded “Best Nocturne” in the PleinAir Salon 2021 bi-monthly competition.

She’ll show you how to see the “true colors of the night sky”...

…and how to capture the sparkly color of shadows so your paintings come alive.

If you’re easily overwhelmed, Jennifer’s instruction could be a breath of fresh air.

Her step-by-step system simplifies the painting process, giving you the tools and confidence to tackle the most challenging nocturnal scenes.

Her systematic approach means she’s developed reliable, repeatable methods that work every time.

No more guessing or hoping your painting will turn out.

And once you’ve learned Jennifer’s system and how to see the “hidden” colors of the night, you’ll never see the world the same way again.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

• Discover the secret to creating luminous, vibrant night paintings that command attention — without the muddy mess…
• How to block in a warm monochromatic underpainting that harmonizes your color scheme and infuses your painting with a warm, luminous glow...
• Jennifer’s method for seeing the true colors of the night sky — how to capture what’s really there beyond what your reference photos reveal...
• The scumbling technique that creates interesting texture and allows your vibrant underpainting to glow through, giving your nocturnes that magical luminous quality…
• How to use value studies to keep your nocturne paintings dramatic and eye-catching (this principle works for any subject you paint)...
• Jennifer’s bold painting style and variety of paint application techniques that result in a loose and painterly aesthetic……
• How to make dark areas luminous instead of flat and lifeless...
• Jennifer’s method to create that captivating glow effect…
• The secret to mixing what Jennifer calls the “sparkly color” of shadows in night scenes…
• The color Jennifer insists you must have on your palette especially for nocturnes (specific recommendations included)...
• Jennifer’s recommended color for neutralizing intense colors without killing their vibrancy...
• Understand how the vibrant underpainting harmonizes your overall color scheme while maintaining luminous vibrancy throughout your painting (must watch!)...
• The two specific blues Jennifer recommends for your palette that create the rich, vibrant color of night without muddiness or dullness...
• The subtle color temperature adjustments that make dark accents support and give life to your painting…
• How to tackle the unique challenge of painting a white building at night, in both light and shadow…
• The exploration of contrasting warm and cool color temperature that makes your painting glow and vibrate with life…
• Jennifer’s method for keeping big shapes from being flat and boring…
• The importance of linking shadows in nocturne paintings (must watch!)...
• PLUS: How to mix clean color every time!
• …and so many more incredible painting tips!