Painting the Night

In Painting the Night, Gavin Glakas directly and logically explains complicated concepts like:

• Drawing
• Color Harmony
• Paint Quality
• Aerial Perspective
• Depth
• Composition
• Design
• Texture
• Realism

And he does all of these things backed with technique, tools, and a true passion for painting. You’ll be taken by his teaching style and the ease of his approach. You’ll find yourself adapting to it faster and with less effort than you may think is even possible.

Here’s a bit more of what you’ll experience:

• How to go from fuzzy idea to a finished scene that tells an emotional story 
• What pushing color does to create emotion 
• The detailed technique for light reflecting on a building or passing over the uneven surface of a cobblestone road 
• How to suggest architectural details and let the viewer “finish” the painting 
• A proven approach to creating exciting, unpredictable, vibrant, and believable color
• Why breaking away from the confines of a photograph is necessary, and how to do it

You’ll learn these tips from this top-tier professional artist:

• How to master the art of using thick AND thin paint 
• How to manipulate edges 
• Layering colors the easy way 
• Combination brush AND palette knife effects 
• Creating the atmosphere you want, every time 
• Contrasting warm and cool colors for impact 
• How to paint loosely but accurately
• And a whole lot more!

Get the Lights to ‘Glow’!

Gavin will break down exactly how he gets the lights to glow and feel so inviting. He has an approach to pushing and experimenting with vibrant, exciting color that is logical and understandable. And most importantly, it’s easy to actually use in your paintings.

‘Suggest’ Architectural Details

Gavin has a method that relies on the brain of the viewer to mentally complete some details in his paintings. He has perfected exactly how to do this so his work is believable. He even shows how you can exaggerate some elements, minimize others, and distort object shapes, all while enhancing the realism you create and the story you are telling.

Gavin will teach you how to paint cityscapes at night that truly tell a story. It will be like flipping a (light) switch! Your scenes will glow with a natural, smooth, warm, and colorful light. You’ll be creating the kind of paintings people can’t stop looking at!

The Scoop on Gavin’s Materials and Tools

In the beginning of this video, you’ll learn about Gavin’s favorite brushes that help him create crisp lines and angles. Plus he’ll share the two mediums you’ll need on hand to create the color and look that helps take your paintings far beyond where they are now — and isn’t that what every artist wants to do?

“There are things I couldn’t possibly explain in words, but I can clearly explain them in paint!” 

 -Gavin Glakas

Gavin is an excellent instructor who talks his way through each painting (whether he’s teaching or he’s painting alone!) so you’ll hear every decision and thought process as he progresses through the instruction and demonstration painting.

GLOW -  Creating Depth, Atmosphere and Vibrant Sun

Master the Art of Capturing the Glow of the Golden Hour

Award-winning artist Gavin Glakas reveals key techniques to “bottle up” the Golden Hour and create stunning, luminous art that will set you apart!

Imagine a world where time slows, and for a brief moment, everything is bathed in a soft, golden hue.

The sun kisses the horizon, and the entire landscape transforms into a symphony of warm tones, moving between amber, rose, and gold.

The shadows grow long and the trees cast silhouettes that dance and sway — it’s a scene somewhere between nostalgia and dreams.

This fleeting magic, known as the golden hour, is nature’s masterpiece.

For the artist, the golden hour is not just a time of day — it’s an emotion, a feeling that beckons to be captured on canvas.

It’s the challenge of grasping that ephemeral glow, the interplay of light and shadow, and the profound serenity that it invokes, that makes it worth chasing…

Have you ever wished you could simply bottle up the “golden hour” into a tube and just pour it onto your canvas?

Wouldn’t that be amazing?

Your paintings would always have that magical GLOW and look stunning every single time!

Inside GLOW, Gavin will show you exactly how to bottle up the golden hour.

You’ll discover key lessons on how to create depth, atmosphere, and the glow of blazing sunlight on a late summer afternoon.

You’ll dive deep into the power of aerial perspective, learning how to create the glow of vibrant sunlight — pushing the depth of the scene from the immediate foreground to the most distant horizon.

Gavin will show you how to layer warm and cool tones into wet paint to control the emotional feel and three-dimensional depth of your artwork, resulting in paintings that will instantly capture the viewer’s imagination!

That’s not all…

You’ll also learn tips on how to paint foliage — both on distant mountains and in the immediate foreground — in a way that feels natural and builds space.

And what you’ll find most interesting is learning how to control your paint so you can paint loosely but accurately, stay organized, and never have things fall apart or get muddy — even when painting in layers of wet into wet into wet.

Inside GLOW, you’ll learn techniques like:

• How to paint wet-into-wet for vibrant colors and greater depth…
  
• The secret to mastering the intricacies of color relationships…
  
• How to sketch with a pencil directly into wet paint (and why you should try this)...
  
• How to control paint quality through techniques like edge manipulation, thick and thin layering, and palette knife use…
  
• Different tools, from brushes to palette knives, and how to use them for various effects that will make your paintings come alive!

NOTE: Gavin’s sharing so much we simply cannot list all of it! You’ll want to watch his demonstration at least twice to capture the breadth of his insights!

Whether you're a beginner or a full-time artist, if you’re struggling to paint landscapes that convey mood, atmosphere, and depth, this course will show you how.

If you want to paint with more vibrant colors…

…if you want your art to evoke a deep emotional response through mood and atmosphere…

…or if you're eager to master effects like light, depth, sunshine, and backlight — then Gavin Glakas’s GLOW will take your art to the next level.

Don't miss this golden opportunity to transform your artistry with such an experienced artist and brilliant instructor!

Here’s a small taste of what’s inside GLOW: Creating Depth, Atmosphere, and Vibrant Sun:

• The “Snowflake Rule” to make nature actually look natural in your paintings (a secret few know!)...
  
• The “aerial perspective” method to create the glow of vibrant sunlight and establish distance (understanding this will give you freedom to experiment)…
  
• Pro-level tips on how to push the depth of the scene from the immediate foreground to the most distant horizon…
  
• How to use color to CONTROL the emotional feel of your painting…
  
• The RIGHT way to paint foliage (both on distant mountains and in the immediate foreground) that feels natural and builds space…
  
• How to ensure everything is in harmony…
  
• The ONE color to add to green that will instantly make it feel like natural green…
  
• How to keep things unpredictable and interesting, just like nature…
  
• What exactly makes the gorgeous glow of the sun (you’d be surprised)...
  
• How to convey depth and 3D space in a landscape…
  
• How using angles instead of curves can help you make better decisions when applying paint…
  
• The 3 key color questions to ask as you mix…
  
• Secrets of setting the “psychological tone” of the painting…
  
• How to ensure everything is in harmony…
  
• The 3 questions you MUST ask when choosing color, or risk getting it all wrong…
  
• How to make a town look like a town without painting every window and door…
  
• How to add drama to your painting by manipulating your composition…
  
• How to create nature’s “3D chaos” without it becoming overly chaotic…
  
• How to capture realistic backlight on foliage…
• Perspective and color tips for painting distant buildings
• …and so much more! (He talks about everything!)