Oil painting landscape realistic

Layne Johnson // FINE ART on Instagram: "“Why do you paint your canvas brown, then paint over it?” That’s the number one thing I get asked about. Here's my short answer: It’s an oil paint wash that I use to begin my underpaintings (called imprimatura). And I believe it’s one of the secrets to creating luminosity – and a great way to jumpstart your paintings. (More tomorrow.) 👉 Ready to learn more about how to paint beautiful, realistic landscapes? Register for my Free Workshop and you…

Layne Johnson // FINE ART on Instagram: "I knew this painting would have lots of texture… layer upon layer. And I love the randomness you get with a good ol’ scruffy brush. In some ways they’re more playful and fun to paint with. Don’t you love the sound a brush makes on the canvas?! By the way, if you’re interested in learning more about my approach to painting landscapes, be sure to sign up for my free workshop, Secrets to Painting Beautiful, Realistic Landscapes. You can find the link…

What’s it like at the end of a painting? Bittersweet. It’s kinda like saying goodbye to a child you love. You’ve spent some quality time together, and now it’s time to let go. Calling this one done....

The painting is in a realistic style and depicts a mountain landscape. The foreground is a meadow with a variety of flowers, grasses, and trees. A stream runs through the meadow, and in the background are snow-capped mountains. The sky is blue and there are some clouds. The painting is done in muted colors and has a peaceful, serene feeling.