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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!
With over 20 years of professional painting experience, Jennifer McChristian brings a wealth of knowledge and artistic expertise to her teaching.
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and now living in Los Angeles, Jennifer has established herself as a respected contemporary Impressionist painter who takes traditional impressionist techniques and applies them to modern subject matter.
Jennifer’s artistic journey is built on a solid foundation of formal training and diverse life experiences. Her unique background includes service in both the United States Army Reserve and the Canadian Army Reserve, which instilled in her the discipline, organization, and structured approach that now characterizes her artistic practice and teaching methodology.
After receiving her BFA from Otis Parsons School of Design, she worked in the traditional animation industry, which significantly strengthened her drawing skills and surrounded her with inspiring seasoned artists.
What truly sets Jennifer apart as an instructor is her extensive teaching experience, combined with her own artistic practice.
For an impressive 23 years, Jennifer and her husband, Ben, have hosted figure drawing sessions three times a week from their studio — an incredible accumulation of drawing mileage that informs her teaching approach.
Jennifer’s teaching style emphasizes bold, confident brushwork and vibrant color use. Her approach to nocturne painting reveals the subtle colors and nuances that make night scenes glow with life and vibrancy.
At one time, rather than painting professionally or teaching domestic and international plein air workshops, Jennifer might have pursued an entirely different path — if she hadn’t become a full-time artist, she’d have tried to become a professional figure skater!
Whether you’re drawn to rural landscapes, gritty urban cityscapes, or figurative art, Jennifer’s instruction will help you “paint what moves you” with newfound confidence and skill.
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In this course, Jennifer McChristian demonstrates how she creates her prize-winning nocturnes.
She’ll show you step-by-step how to capture the magic, mystery, and vibrant energy that make these paintings truly captivating.
You’ll learn to see the rich tapestry of subtle colors that was once hidden from you.
First, you’ll understand the fundamental principles that create luminosity in night scenes.
Once you grasp these principles, you’ll recognize them in every masterful nocturne.
Soon you’ll start incorporating them into your own work!
Jennifer will demonstrate the complete process of painting her winning painting "Off Season Oasis," as seen above.
You’ll see every decision, every correction, and every moment of discovery as it happens, learning to trust your artistic instincts when painting nocturnes.
Inside, you’ll discover:
You’ll go from toning the canvas, to blocking in darks, midtones, and lights, to making final adjustments.
By the end, you’ll know how to create nocturnes that command attention through their dramatic contrast and glowing light effects.
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Getting Started
Jennifer introduces the captivating nocturne subject — an illuminated bar/liquor store with colored light spilling onto concrete. Discover why this scene’s directional lines, mystery, and emerging structure create a compelling composition. Learn Jennifer’s three-value approach (light, midtone, dark) and why she selects specific brushes for her bold painting style. This foundation will help you approach nocturne subjects with confidence and clarity.
Toning the Canvas
Follow along as Jennifer demonstrates her essential first step for creating luminous nocturnes — the strategic canvas-toning technique. See how she applies a warm tint and wipes out areas to establish light sources, creating a vibrant underpainting that harmonizes colors and infuses the painting with a warm glow. This foundation technique transforms flat nocturnes into paintings that radiate life and dimension.
Blocking in the Darks
Jennifer reveals why starting with dark values is crucial for nocturne paintings. Discover how to see night sky colors beyond what photos show and mix rich darks without using black. Learn her scumbling technique for shadows and the “sparkly color” method that brings night scenes to life. Master the contrast between warm and cool temperatures that makes nocturnes vibrate with energy and depth.
Blocking in the Midtones
See how shapes become progressively defined as Jennifer builds the first layers of “glow” from neon light sources. The scumbling technique creates texture while allowing the vibrant underpainting to shine through. Learn to prevent flat, boring shapes and mix clean colors that avoid the muddiness common in nocturne paintings. These midtone techniques create the magical transition between dark and light.
Blocking in the Lights
Jennifer tackles the challenge of painting a white building at night in both light and shadow. Follow along to create that special “sparkly glow” effect from neon lights that makes nocturnes captivating. Learn her technique for making dark areas luminous instead of flat, transforming ordinary scenes into paintings that appear to emit actual light.
Building Shapes
Discover Jennifer’s approach to developing shapes with greater color variation and depth. See her palette knife techniques for crisp edges and light flares, and learn where to keep edges soft to direct viewers to the focal point. Jennifer shows how to confidently paint structural elements and set up glowing streetlights that truly pop against the night sky.
Refining the Painting
Jennifer adds the details that bring the painting to life, revealing how subtle color variations create realism in nocturne scenes. Follow along with her to create halo effects around lights and suggest background elements without over-rendering. Learn why squinting helps when adding detailed lights and how compositional choices enhance the mood. Jennifer balances detail with restraint, preserving the painting’s freshness and impact.
The Final Touches
In this final chapter, Jennifer adds those magical finishing touches that elevate a good nocturne to a great one. She demonstrates how to depict wires that gleam in the streetlight — a small detail that adds tremendous realism and depth. Follow along as she shows how to add that little bit of “magic glint” that makes lights in nocturnes appear to actually glow. Jennifer also demonstrates how to loosely add lettering to signs without overworking them. These final adjustments and details may seem minor, but they’re what separate amateur nocturnes from professional-quality paintings that captivate viewers.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a complete understanding of Jennifer’s approach to creating luminous nocturnes that glow with life and vibrant color!
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Discover Jennifer’s approach to creating rich, dark night sky colors without using black and going muddy!
You’ll learn which specific colors you need on your palette to create the rich, vibrant color of night, and how to mix colors that maintain their luminosity even in the darkest areas of your painting.
Jennifer reveals how the careful adjustment of color temperature can make your dark accents support and give life to the painting rather than turning it flat and lifeless.
You’ll also learn to observe and capture all the subtle nuances that will make your nocturne scene lifelike and magical. A must-watch!
Jennifer McChristian’s Luminous Nocturnes: Bold Colorful Techniques for Glowing Night Paintings video reveals her signature approach to creating enchanting night scenes that truly “vibrate and glow with life.”
You’ll see her “wipe-out technique,” which she uses on the toned canvas underpainting to strategically remove paint in particular areas with a paper towel, exposing the white canvas underneath where the brightest lights will eventually be placed.
This underpainting serves as the true foundation for the painting’s luminous glow, as it shines through all the subsequent color layers. The strategic wipe-outs simply ensure that the lightest areas will be more brilliantly illuminated by the white canvas beneath.
You will discover how to use underpaintings to set the foundation for this glow, how to create the “sparkly color of shadows in night scenes,” and how to strategically build up layers of luminous darks and light, including from neon and other artificial sources.
By mastering the juxtaposition of warm and cool color temperatures, this technique goes beyond simply painting a scene at night — it captures the emotional essence of nighttime, giving the viewer the magical quality of feeling the warmth of the light against the cool night air.
Discover Jennifer’s distinctive bold painting style that brings energy and life to nocturne scenes. She demonstrates why she specifically chooses “brushes that can take a good paint load” and how her scumbling paint application technique creates interesting texture and freshness while allowing the underpainting to glow through.
You’ll see how Jennifer tackles the challenge of painting a white building at night — in both light and shadow — and how her confident brushwork creates a sense of atmosphere and mood that timid brushstrokes simply cannot achieve.
✅ 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 shine instead of looking 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!
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It amazes me how good we artists are at imagining everything that could go wrong.
“What if I waste my paints?”
“What if I can’t get the glow right?”
“What if my nocturnes still look muddy?”
But what if it all goes RIGHT?
What if the first time you apply Jennifer’s military-precision color system, your night painting absolutely glows?
What if everything suddenly clicks into place, and you experience that “zone” of artistic confidence you’ve been longing for?
What if you develop this incredible skill for capturing luminous nocturnes that take everyone’s breath away?
If you’re willing to question how it could go wrong...
Isn’t it only fair to question how it could go right?
Because the reality is...
With Jennifer’s proven system and your passion for painting, success is much more likely than failure.
When you’re hanging your first luminous nocturne on the wall...
You won’t even remember those worried “what ifs” that used to keep you stuck.
When you’re standing back, admiring how the colors seem to glow from within...
You’ll be amazed at how natural and effortless the whole process felt.
And when you finally realize you’ve cracked the code to luminous night painting...
You’ll wonder why you waited so long to trust yourself.
Wouldn’t you want that breakthrough to happen sooner rather than later?
If any of this resonates with you...
Make that future real by grabbing our brand new Luminous Nocturnes course today!
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