Let's Paint: Wow Sunset

Paint a spectacular sunset that seems to jump right off the canvas. This two week Let’s Paint: Wow Sunset course at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock is a fun and engaging workshop for adults and teens sixteen and up who want to explore dynamic oil painting techniques.

Instructor Brian Hubbell guides you step by step through creating a dramatic sky filled with expressive color, movement, and depth. No experience is required and all supplies are included.

During this workshop you will learn how to blend realism with an abstract feel, using contrast, value, and smooth blending to create a sunset that feels bold and dimensional. Brian’s supportive teaching style makes the experience enjoyable for every level of painter, whether this is your first time with oils or you want to expand your creative approach.

What You Will Learn in This Oil Painting Workshop

This workshop introduces approachable oil techniques that help you build confidence while creating a vibrant and expressive sky.

Realism and Abstraction

Learn how to combine representational details with expressive brushwork to create a sunset that feels both realistic and full of movement.

Value and Contrast

Explore how light and shadow shape your sky so the painting appears deep, vivid, and visually striking.

Oil Blending

Practice blending methods that create smooth transitions and atmospheric gradients across your canvas.

Expressive Brushwork

Gain confidence using bold brushstrokes to convey energy, drama, and visual texture.

What Participants Should Bring

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that may get paint on them. All supplies are provided.

Continue Exploring Painting at Tri Arts Project

You can also browse our full collection of Painting Classes at Tri Arts Project to find more creative workshops in oils, acrylics, and watercolor.