Tutorial Tuesday #96 "Desert Glow" by Kaylee Rakowski

Learn how to paint a breathtaking desert sunset using the wet-on-wet oil painting technique in this full step-by-step tutorial! This one is called "Desert Glow" — a warm, vibrant landscape filled with towering saguaro cacti and a fiery sky, perfect for beginners to follow along. This is Episode 96 of Tutorial Tuesday — every week I post a brand new full wet-on-wet oil painting tutorial, start to finish, in a single sitting. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to paint a glowing desert sunset sky in oil Wet-on-wet cactus and desert landscape techniques How to build depth with silhouettes and warm light Beginner-friendly brushwork for soft, blended backgrounds SUPPLIES USED: Paints: Liquid White, Titanium White, Indian Yellow, Bright Red, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Phthalo Blue, Dark Sienna, Midnight Black Brushes: Fan brushes, sable brushes, Bob Ross 2" and 1" brushes TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 01:17 Background sky and sunset colors 29:16 Cactus silhouettes 34:02 Mid-ground desert landscape 01:03:19 Foreground details 01:36:33 Final touches and reveal WANT TO PAINT WITH ME 1-ON-1? I offer private wet-on-wet oil painting lessons — in person in Boise, Idaho or online anywhere in the world. Wednesdays only, limited spots available. [email protected] www.kayleerakowski.com AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS Liquid Combo Pack https://amzn.to/3NWvOYD Liquid Black https://amzn.to/4lIJnHA Liquid Clear https://amzn.to/4rTbyFp Liquid White https://amzn.to/4bTEIhJ Titanium White https://amzn.to/4sdcKUN Cadmium Yellow https://amzn.to/4t8NFut Yellow Ochre https://amzn.to/40OmvNq Indian Yellow https://amzn.to/4dr3p7d Bright Red https://amzn.to/3Ph2zjB Alizarin Crimson https://amzn.to/47SPvqW Sap Green https://amzn.to/4rAHRsk Phthalo Green https://amzn.to/3PdJyP4 Phthalo Blue Prussian Blue https://amzn.to/3PoKtfD Dark Sienna https://amzn.to/4lCFHqQ Van Dyke Brown https://amzn.to/4uxycWc Midnight Black https://amzn.to/4uMKXMK Paint Set https://amzn.to/4t8OeV7 Daily painting content: instagram.com/kayleerakowskiart Painted along? Send me a photo — I'd love to see it! #oilpainting #wetonwetoil #desertsunset #desertpainting #cactuspainting #beginneroilpainting #tutorialtuesday #bobross #landscapepainting #paintingtutorial #kayleerakowski