Recently, I completed three digital paintings, each one focused on capturing a different moment of the day: morning, afternoon, and evening.
The goal wasn’t to overcomplicate the compositions, but to study how light, color temperature, and mood shift over time. It’s a simple exercise, but one that really sharpens your sensitivity to atmosphere.
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The morning scene was about softness and cooler light, where colors are still muted and everything feels a little slower and quieter.
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The afternoon painting captured stronger contrasts, warmer tones, and the more direct, clear light that brings sharper edges and deeper shadows.
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The evening piece focused on the heavy, saturated hues of sunset, and the way light fades into a deeper, more atmospheric palette.
I approached all three using the same brush set and limited layers, focusing on getting the mood right first before adding any extra detail.
These quick studies are a reminder that even a simple subject can completely change character depending on the time of day, and that light really is one of the most powerful storytelling tools an artist has.
Looking forward to doing more of these.
