Rebecca, thank you so much for commenting. I’m happy you found this information on painting a night scene and saw that, yes, can be used across media!

That’s wonderful to know this will help you on your way with night scenes Celeste. And oh my gosh yes! I certainly did a thumbnail. I rarely skip this step as it helps me become familiar with the subject, simplify into values, and figure out the composition and format. It’s the thumbnail that helps me create a stronger painting than it might otherwise be.

Thanks Gailen! It was a sudden idea to change the light to show the difference and glad it was effective. And also happy you appreciated the historical references. I love getting those in when I can!

Ohhhh Mari thank you so much. And yes, it is as you describe it – no background noise – just eerily still and quiet. I have to say I was a bit spooked at that late hour with nothing to be heard or seen. LOVE how you describe the feeling you get from the painting! Thank you 🙂
And Venice….you and me both!

I’m often quite surprised at the end that I use so few pastels. It really is about understanding value and also the power of layering. You can see in the video how much layering I did!
Happy to have you here and in the HTP Facebook group Andrea.
Which comment are you referring to? And ahhhhh a Doctor Who fan 😀

I thought you’d appreciate it!!

Thanks Tom! I’m glad you appreciated the examples. I kinda had to hold back as I had many great examples. And I agree with you about Chris – I like the name ‘Queen of Darkness’ 😀