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🧑🏻‍🎨 Mater Study Monday | The Magic of Evening Glow 🎨 (Patreon)

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2026-07-14 00:20:48

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2026-10

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Gouache

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This week we're stepping into the enchanting world of John Singer Sargent as we recreate his beautiful masterpiece, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose while exploring one of my favorite subjects—the magical glow of evening light.

We'll look beyond simply copying the painting and discover why it feels so luminous. You'll learn how Sargent balanced warm lantern light with cool twilight colors, softened edges to create atmosphere, and used color relationships to make the entire painting seem to glow.

One of the best ways to grow as an artist is by learning from the masters. Every painting has lessons waiting to be discovered, and Sargent has so much to teach us about capturing light and mood.

🎁 Paid Members: Watch for a separate post coming soon! I'll be sharing your exclusive bonus resources, including the supply packet, reference photo, outline drawing, and additional learning materials to help you get even more from this week's master study.

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The Magic of Evening Glow | Master Study Monday

Have you ever looked at a painting and wondered how it seems to glow from within? In this week's Master Study Monday, we're learning from one of history's greatest painters, John Singer Sargent, by recreating his beloved masterpiece, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose using gouache. Rather than simply copying the painting, we'll study why it works. We'll explore how Sargent captured the fleeting light of dusk, balanced warm lantern light against cool evening shadows, softened edges to create atmosphere, and used color—not white paint—to make the entire scene shimmer with a peaceful evening glow. Master studies are one of the fastest ways to grow as an artist because they teach us to see through the eyes of great painters. Every brushstroke offers a lesson in color, value, composition, and light. For Bonus Content, Consider joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArtWithViv MUSIC: Epidemic Sound SUPPLIES: Utrecht Gouache Mixing Set: https://amzn.to/3RzihrJ Golden Maple Detail Brushes: https://amzn.to/4vWzNVO Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/4pppWWk If you purchase from one of the above links, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.Thanks for looking.