Bring your Summer Nights Shadow Box to life with this cozy campfire painting technique! Layering orange, yellow, and red paint creates a warm, glowing effect that feels just like a summer evening by the fire.
WHY USE THIS TECHNIQUE?
Layered colours and soft blending give your fire realistic movement and warmth—making it the perfect focal point for your scene.
PRO TIPS FOR ACHIEVING WOW RESULTS:
• Start with orange as your base on both fire layers
• Dry brush yellow over the arms of the fire and feather into the center
• Add thin lines of red inside the yellow to deepen the effect
• Lightly reapply yellow to brighten up the glow once dry
WATCH THE FULL TUTORIAL!
See the step-by-step in the video and try it for yourself! Share your artwork with us—we’d love to see your take on this serene reflection technique.
