I’m so happy you’ve joined this class!

Your project today is a picturesque windmill wrapped in cool blue mist and gently illuminated by the golden sun above. Your goal is to create a soft, seamless transition between the warm golden light and the bluish mist, paint the windmill as it partially disappears into the haze, and add expressive grasses in the foreground for depth and atmosphere.

In the Resources section, you’ll find my finished painting for reference, along with a pencil sketch you can trace to help you begin. You’re welcome to follow my demonstration step by step, or choose your own subject—your creativity leads the way!

The reference photo I used comes from a Pinterest board I curated specifically for this class: https://pin.it/3Zr3zKMWM

It includes a collection of mist-and-sun images to spark your inspiration. Some photos link directly to royalty-free sources like Pexels, while others belong to their creators and should not be copied exactly. For this reason, all images provided (including those on Pinterest) are meant for inspiration only.

Use them to capture mood, light, colour, or individual elements. Feel free to adjust the composition, shift the palette, change shapes, or rearrange elements so that your artwork becomes a true personal interpretation.

Let’s get started—I’m so excited to paint this dreamy scene with you!

It’s a great pleasure for me to give my students feedback, so please take a photo of your painting and share it in the student project gallery under the Project and Resources tab.

I’d love to hear all about your painting process, if you had any difficulties or what was the most enjoyable part of the painting process.

Upload your artwork by clicking "Submit Project" on your right on the Projects & Resources tab.

Step 1: Upload a cover image, it can be your artwork photo, but it will be cropped. No worries, you can upload a full photo further.

Step 2: Share your thoughts about the class or/and your painting process.

Step 3: Under the field, where you write, you can find 3 small icons. Click on the first one - Image and upload your artwork. You can see your photo appearing under your text.

Step 4: Scroll to the top and click on the green button “Publish” to share your project.

If you have any struggles or questions during the class please start a discussion and I will be sure to answer your questions.

I highly encourage you to explore the work of your fellow students in the student project gallery. Viewing other creations can be truly inspiring and also to receive support can be incredibly reassuring, therefore please consider engaging by liking and leaving comments on each other's projects.

Erica RIVERA

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