New Lesson 'When Light Meets The Deep' Just Released

Learn How to Paint This Dramatic Seascape

Discover how to paint one of nature’s most powerful and atmospheric scenes — the moment when light meets the deep.

In this seascape, you’ll explore how to create mood, depth, and realism through bold contrasts: a dark, moody sky against crashing waves illuminated by a sudden shaft of sunlight.

In this six-part tutorial, we start with an acrylic block-in to establish the main tones and shapes before refining every detail in oil paint.

Develop Your Skills

This lesson is designed to help you strengthen your understanding of realism, texture, and movement. You’ll learn how to balance precision and softness, creating that luminous glow that brings a seascape to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Lesson

In this new seascape tutorial, you’ll discover how to bring energy, atmosphere, and realism to your painting. Here’s a look at what you’ll learn:

• Creating Depth and Movement: Learn how to layer tones and shapes to build a sense of motion and drama in the waves.

• Painting Realistic Foam and Sea Spray: Master the subtle techniques that make water look alive — from crashing waves to delicate sea mist.

• Softening Light Rays: Explore how to paint and blend rays of light breaking through clouds for a truly atmospheric effect.

• Refining with Oils: Understand how to blend and adjust fine details to achieve a smooth, professional finish.

• Using Contrast and Light Direction: Gain confidence in balancing highlights and shadows to enhance realism and depth.

By the end of the lesson, you’ll have the tools to transform a simple ocean scene into a striking, lifelike seascape filled with movement and mood.

This is a truly dramatic scene, yet surprisingly simple in technique — and a joy to paint.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

🎨 Watch “When Light Meets the Deep” on MJS TV