Article · The Studio Journal
Aura Painting: How to Paint Glowing Light in Acrylic and Oil
By Elli Milan
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2025
About this lesson
A four-step method for painting glowing auras and light sources associated with visionary and spiritual art: building a bright-to-dark gradient, layering transparent glazes for radiance, keeping edges soft and diffused, and finishing with reflective accents.
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