The first thing I did was increase the saturation of the photo. Make sure your canvas is fully dry before you start painting. I would suggest adding another layer or two of gesso and lightly sand between coats to get a smoother surface. If you only have a cotton canvas, no worries.

I love working on linen canvases as they have a smoother surface than the cotton canvases you would buy at places like Michaels. I had a 5″x7″ oil primed linen panel ready to go before I started (I like the acrylic primed linen canvases as well). Start off on the right foot by priming your canvas before you start painting. Thank you so much for supporting a fellow artist. Using these links allows me to keep this website running. This, of course, is at no additional cost to you. Note: some of the links on this supply list are affiliate links to Amazon, which means if you use the link I will get a small commission. So get out your paints and brushes, because we’re about to get creative. In this tutorial, I will go through my 10 step process of painting a landscape in oils, from prepping the canvas to sketching out the composition and adding the finishing touches. Are you ready to take your landscape painting skills to the next level? In this tutorial, you’ll discover essential techniques and tips that both beginner and experienced artists can use for creating stunning landscape paintings.

Step by step landscape painting