7 Steps To Painting Misty Autumn Fields
Join me for this step-by-step paint-along video as I guide you through creating an atmospheric autumn landscape using both acrylics and oils.
Together, we'll capture that dramatic moment when storm clouds part to reveal golden light breaking through over autumn fields. The kind of scene that stops you in your tracks on a Norfolk country walk.
I'll show you how to work with both mediums in one painting, using acrylics for the underpainting and oils for the rich, luminous layers on top. This approach gives you the best of both worlds: quick-drying acrylics to establish your composition, then the buttery blendability of oils to create that glowing atmospheric effect.
I'll break down each stage clearly, from mixing those moody blues and greys for the stormy sky to capturing that intense golden glow and the warm burnt oranges of the autumn fields below. It's achievable whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your landscape painting skills.
By the end of our session together, you'll have a finished painting that captures the dramatic beauty of the Norfolk countryside and a set of techniques you can use again and again in your atmospheric landscapes.
What you'll learn:
Creating dramatic skies with light breaking through clouds
Working with acrylics and oils together effectively
Mixing atmospheric colours for moody landscapes
Suggesting distant hedgerows and field textures
Building luminous effects through layering
Materials: Acrylics, oils, acrylic paper and basic brushes. A full materials list is provided.
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Misty Autumn Fields - Acrylics & Oils
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7 Steps To Painting Misty Autumn Fields in Acrylics & Oils Preview
Join me for this step-by-step paint-along video and together, we'll capture that dramatic moment when storm clouds part to reveal golden light breaking through over autumn fields. The kind of scene that stops you in your tracks on a Norfolk country walk.
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Step 1a: Intro & Underpainting in Acrylics
We're starting with acrylics to establish our composition. I'll show you how to use loose brushwork and glazing to map out the landscape.
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Step 1b: Underpainting in Acrylics
We're building on that foundation now, developing the underpainting further in acrylics. I'll demonstrate how to strengthen your composition and establish the tonal structure that'll guide your oil work later.
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Step 2: Creating Misty Effects
I'll show you how to mix and apply soft greys that create distance and atmosphere in your painting.
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Step 3: Painting the Clouds
Here I'll demonstrate how to layer cloud colours to create that sense of depth and atmosphere in your sky.
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Step 4: Painting the Field Features
This is where we bring the landscape to life. I'll show you how to use considered brushwork to suggest grasses and that distant hedgerow without overworking it.
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Step 5: Painting Light in the Sky
I'll demonstrate how to add those luminous yellows where the light breaks through the clouds.
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Step 6: Finishing Touches
Now we're refining the smaller areas that need a bit more attention. I'll demonstrate where to add those final details that complete the painting.
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Step 7: The Result
Time to step back and see what we've created. I'll reveal the finished painting and we'll look at how everyone in the class got on with theirs.
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With over 40 years as a professional artist and 15 years running The Art Academy, I know what works and what doesn't when it comes to painting landscapes. This video gives you access to the same techniques I use in my own work and share with my Norfolk students. Clear, practical guidance broken down into manageable steps that anyone can follow. Real skills, clearly explained, no fuss.
Learn from Four Decades of Painting Experience
What you’ll learn
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Discover how to mix and apply intense oranges, reds, and golds that make this field come alive without the colours becoming muddy or overwhelming. I'll demonstrate how to balance warm and cool tones to create visual impact, and how to push your palette further than you might usually dare, with beautiful results.
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Learn how to create that striking contrast between dark storm clouds and brilliant golden light. I'll show you how to blend and layer your colours to achieve that atmospheric glow where the light breaks through, creating drama and emotion in your sky. It's simpler than it looks when you understand the technique.
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Understand how to create the impression of wildflowers, grasses, and distant trees without getting lost in every element. You'll learn how to use texture and suggestion to build an atmospheric landscape that draws the viewer in, letting their eye fill in the details while you focus on capturing the mood and feeling of the scene.
Course FAQ
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In this Misty Autumn Fields tutorial, I'll show you exactly how to create those moody, atmospheric skies with light breaking through storm clouds. You'll learn how to blend dark greys and blues with golden yellows to capture that distinctive autumn light. I break down the colour mixing and layering techniques step by step, making it achievable even if you've never attempted a dramatic sky before.
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This lesson focuses on creating atmosphere and drama in landscape painting. You'll learn how to work with bold, warm colours in the foreground, blend soft atmospheric effects in your sky, and suggest detail without overworking your painting. These are techniques you can apply to any autumn or landscape scene you want to paint in the future.
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Yes! While this painting has dramatic impact, I've designed the lesson to be accessible for beginners and improvers. I guide you through each stage clearly, from mixing those vibrant autumn colours to creating the stormy sky. If you can follow along with my demonstrations, you can create this painting, you'll be surprised at what you can achieve.
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Yes! Once you purchase the video, you have unlimited access to watch it as many times as you like. Many students find it helpful to watch through once first, then paint along on their second viewing. You're in complete control of your learning pace.
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You'll be working with warm autumn tones: oranges, reds, golds, alongside cooler greys and blues for the dramatic sky. I provide a complete materials list with the video, and I'll show you exactly how to mix each colour you need. You don't need a huge range of paints; I work with a limited palette that creates maximum impact.
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Absolutely. The techniques I teach in Misty Autumn Fields, creating atmospheric depth, working with bold colour, and suggesting detail rather than painting everything, are fundamental skills that will improve all your landscape work. Many students tell me this lesson transforms how they approach painting skies and fields in their own work.
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