Painting Fire on the Beach with Acrylics - Paint with Ryan

In today’s acrylic painting tutorial we paint a camp fire on the beach. This calm seascape painting lesson is done in real time and will cover the step by step process of how to paint fire, water, burning wood and lots of sparks. You can find the colors I used for this palette listed below in the description.
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Acrylic Paints:
Cerulean Blue, Mars Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Red Light Hue, Cadmium Yellow Dark Hue
Brushes:
¼” round pointed brush, 1/8” round pointed brush, ½” flat headed brush, ½” flat headed brush, 1” flat headed brush
Those specific sizes and brushes aren’t require, you can use other options. They are just what I preferred to use in the moment.
Other Materials:
9X12 inch canvas, A small dish for water, Paper towel for excess paint
Remember, have fun and stay creative!
-Ryan

[@geetanjalirajgupta4853]

Wait... Don't go... We didn't even get to the marshmallows yet...

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Oh no! What is a camp fire without s'mores!

[@geetanjalirajgupta4853]

@@RyanORourkeArtist Well, there's always a next time. 😉

[@lysb6322]

Geetanjali Raj Gupta 😉🤣

[@NatPaintThat]

You are fun 😊... I grew up in San Diego, I can almost smell the bonfire/s'mores. Very talented

[@marwabourafeh8157]

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[@rayberczik7251]

This is the longest video I've ever watched. I'm not a painter or have any plans on trying, I'm a musician and that takes up my time, but I could not stop watching this. I was absolutely transfixed on this painting. Gorgeous scene and I wish I was around that fire with my guitar and friends having a good time!!!!! Brilliant.

[@Чепуха-в4й]

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[@cherrenergy]

But you didn't say anything about "crackling" so .....

[@kseniiapetrova6523]

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[@billjorgensen958]

As a musician you are an artist. Give it a try, you may like painting.

[@masimuseebatarts9008]

Great 👍

[@michaelcoston8151]

I see the “Crackling” and if you use your imagination you can hear the “Crackling.” Beautiful.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Nice to see that you got as far as you did in the lesson, Michael! Thanks for watching!

[@adihaim1083]

Crackling 🌹

[@TheArtboxAkshipraJangid]

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[@onebillion50]

You are a brilliant teacher.. So generously showing every detail and clearly explaning your technique. Thank you.

[@donaldvicknair3190]

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[@MH-dn3jz]

I love how dynamic this crackling fire is. I also really appreciate it. Too many arttube channels try to condense it down to 10 minute blurbs or "5 quick tips." You're taking a complicated subject and letting it be as complicated as it needs to be. Appreciate it.

[@SoulArtist1]

Loving every minute of this “CRACKLING” lesson🥰thank you so much!

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Glad you enjoy it and happy to see you made it through! I respect the dedication ☺️

[@immortalonion9412]

dude, painting a crackling flame like this is top tier!

[@spraay6776]

He makes it look easy

[@nancyholmes1140]

Your “crackling” to painting looks so real. It’s almost looks like a real photograph. I love to paint and haven’t done it for a long time. I just retired and hope to get back at it. You’ve given me a lot of great ideas. I appreciate your patience while painting and your narration. Thank you!🤗

[@terriepehrson3103]

THEEEE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING... I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PAING A PERFECT FIRE.. THANK YOU N BLESS YOU, MY FRIEND 😊💜👍

[@chynawhite2060]

If I could paint like this, I would be very wealthy. I love to paint and draw. Just not blessed with the gift naturally, but watching these helps me understand the art more and get better at the craft. This is beautiful.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

I wasn't great at painting when I got into either so keep at it. We all get a lot better with time and practice :)

[@chynawhite2060]

@@RyanORourkeArtist Thanks for your words of encouragement. Very inspirational for me. As I definitely have a passion for art. Again, beautiful work!

[@angienevarez5305]

Thanks so much I enjoy all your tutorials ,I love the your techniques, I love the painting so much detail thanks so much for your time and God keeping blessing you and us for having people like you .

[@angienevarez5305]

I love the crackling of the fire

[@tosca...]

I've skipped through, I'm sad to say, because I'm not painting with you. You are a new discovery for me, so since I've found you, I will return. I'm in the southern hemisphere where it's winter and I've just come from a good session of watching my combustion fire as I got it re-crackling into life after being damped down overnight. I found your manner of explaining very easy to follow for what I'm sure will be a great learning experience when I do return. Thank you and looking forward to returning soon 😊 🙏🏻

[@danieldowns369]

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[@RavenAttwoode]

The sparks of that crackling fire are so realistic! Thank you for taking us step-by-step through this process. I learned so much!

[@user-oi3di7wi2h]

I loved his description of the level of the art being ‘cartoony’ as I feel my work looks like that. I do feel he solved that problem by adding layers of detail that essentially takes it from one level to another! Brilliant description! Crackling good!🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@susanWelch-dy3fs]

Crackling Thank you for the u tube video.1ST time painting fire.Painting turned out very nice.This campfire reminds me of a trip on a beach on Giant Tomb Island with the waves and the sand .We built a fire on the beach when a lost baby loon was attracted to our fire.

[@terretulsiak]

He was so interesting and correct in the background's importance! I couldn't believe I watched the entire thing- and I'm not an artist. It made me want to and believe I could try.

[@marcobugamellihagendorfer9739]

Relaxing and teaching at the same time, it really felt like being in front of a crackling fire

[@PoojaPatel-mh4wh]

not many artists make acrylic tutorials like this, this is amazing! i'm going to binge watch every single video! sooo inspiring and just what i needed! and so realistic too, you can almost hear the fire crackling! love it!

[@sherylecharity3161]

Crackling is quite an art, in and of itself. I have tried several times and learned the importance of patience and a few new techniques to try. Thank you.

[@sunnysmith8439]

Ryan, I agree that you are a great teacher. Thank you!

[@scottncathytaft9911]

I'm about to paint this beautiful crackling fire! So ready! Thank you for teaching❤

[@mvendeville]

This lesson attracted me from the first minutes with its controlled chaos sparkling and crackling all over the canvas. This ‘class’ was worth every minute of my time; it was crammed full of painting tips covering everything from brush selection and use, color selection and use, techniques for brush strokes, color selection and mixing…and encouragement. Fabulous!

[@אילייןלוי]

Love watching you invent such beautiful paintings,the beach fire is so real looking!,hope to see more,thank u

[@lindabrouwer]

Thank you Ryan! I love how you break it down into easier steps, making me go 'oh but that I can do' and eventually building up to the part where fire just dances and crackles and is alive. Gonna use your techniques and tips in my current painting! Thanks again!

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today??

[@emeryjohnson1264]

Thanks for the information and help with painting. I am not a painter but I love art drawing and color pencil drawings. This is amazing and a very detailed crackling fire

[@liletteautrey8481]

It was a pleasure to watch your whole video even it was very long. Your painting is so alive and your fire so crackling , I could it hear in my mind . I love love love paintings but I am not one paint artist . I did it for my big exams at school but have never a chance to touch a paint brush again , and 56 yrs after I cannot do any painting ,I will always admire yours you are a great artist and your tutorials are so clear and explicit . Thank you Ryan for sharing

[@PARoth2011]

What a good teacher you are! I’ve been trying to learn to paint with a book, watched many different people on KZbin, and by far you are the best. Your patience explaining brush use, how to manage water, perspective, how to change values on your palette, how to mix color using only a few colors…oh my gosh, I am a fan!

[@ghettohippy_44]

You can almost see the fire Crackling 🥰 beautiful work!!! I appreciate ya great job!!

[@milenagashaw341]

This painting is “crackling”! Thank you for the lesson!

[@veritobee2869]

the crakleling sounds beautiful. you are amazing. Keep up the fire going we are bring the smores ! greetings from Texas. and thank you so much for making us better painting individuals. God bless you Sr.

[@harrymanback3475]

My favorite part of a fire roasted hog is the crackling! 🐗 Love this tutorial, thank you 🙏

[@Mintychops]

I can hear the crackling from your fire across the pond! Thanks for taking the time to make this video, I am just starting out on my painting journey and have learned so much from you.

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

"Crackling" effect is amazing! I can actually hear this painting❤

[@nancyc3905]

One of my favorite parts of a campfire is the crackling sounds. Beautiful work, as always.

[@dollyfete6657]

Crackling and popping!!!

[@AnyaKimochi]

Captured the crackling of the campfire nicely!

[@alandagriffin969]

Crackling…the sound of the brush pulling thru my long hair when I was but a child. Laughing I’d pull away from my Mother and rush to a mirror to see it floating about my head. Such a simple pleasure. Speaking of good memories, I shall cherish this day, the day I found YOU! Great lesson. Thank you

[@lynnemmanuel1217]

So looking forward to springtime and our own bonfire at the beach. I love taking my little stash of supplies with me. Along with you, I hope to have my bonfire CRACKLING on my canvas well before the embers start glowing on the real bonfire. Thank you so much for sharing your talent, as well as your ability to teach us in the process. I teach K-5th grade art classes during spring break and summer vacation through our local Cultural Arts Center, and this being my first time with you.... I can see where you're going to teach me a lot !!! Again.... thanks so much !!

[@Ido84ba]

The crackling sounds of the flames are one of my favorite sounds to listen to ;)

[@andreav7383]

I completely enjoyed watching this lesson! Thank you so much your method of teaching is perfect. I have been painting for a few years and sell my work out of a store. I love the crackling! This is the best example of how to learn to paint a fire. I was mesmerised!

[@Phenebock]

I love crackling fires. Amazing. I'll be going back through this again to try this. Thank you.

[@DubstepHntr5280]

Omg!! You are AMAZING! way better than Bob Ross! Not even kidding. That's crazy good

[@mercylynmonghit7543]

I just love the crackling of a fire and your painting has such a warmth, can’t wait to try!!!

[@sandyahearn4100]

Loved this crackling fire painting so much, you could almost hear the crackling. Thank you so much

[@Rhawneld57]

I watched right to the end and you made me imagine the crackling of the fire in your painting it was amazing really. Not often you get such sounds when you look at a painting. Bravo.!

[@diyallthings]

i love seeing how you mix colors to give another color

[@noellamorales5993]

Love this beauty crackling fire amazing ❤️❤️❤️🌲🌲🙏❣️

[@tailing.stories]

Your explanations are really crackling. I watched every second of this crackling video. Really thankful to you for this wonderful lesson.

[@landtoseahome.comTeresaandDoug]

Painting this seemed impossible when you started. Thank you for teaching us how to make a crackling fire. I am looking forward to trying to do this in the future.

[@tinakvistenberg4435]

The result is sooo very wonderful! The fire is really ”living” - I can even feel how warm i is 😉 I love it!!!! Thank you so very much!!!

[@swimpy3838]

Wow! Sir, you are very talented, I'm very impressed. Thanks for sharing & showing us how to create our own beach bon-fire. Cheers !!

[@jillkennaday5398]

Love the crackling fire. It brings about some of my favorite memories and always makes me smile. Thank you for your time.

[@AlaaAlaa-uu1uq]

I like how warm it is😂 u are a great teacher i like how simple u made it ..Im really interested in acrylic painting ...started 6 months ago .. it's so relaxing

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Whew! Mine really does not look like yours at all, but I can’t even tell you how incredibly happy this crackling fire makes me! Huge thank you!

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today??

[@fazee08]

the painting gets better and better every minute. Loved it!!!

[@karinrognmomellem1167]

What a crackling flame. Thanks for the lesson.

[@jeandugas7997]

Wow great video. You are a good teacher. The crackling fire is amazing. Thank you

[@neharathore9269]

I was struggling to go to the next level of myself in painting and you really helped me by explain in detail. Thank you 😃

[@basharsamra9350]

Brilliant

[@rena_vations]

I can hear the water lapping feel the cool breeze and hear the fire crackling Thank you for your class. Beautiful work 👏

[@dawn1607]

This is one of the best demos I've ever seen. I want to paint fire now!

[@tracynydam4898]

Crackling as I finish with this painting. Thank You for the Lesson

[@vforvendetta4382]

I just painted a campfire with trees in the background and bushes and a trail. My dream is to be an artist. Good job with the painting.

[@nicholettealexander4907]

Brand new painter, and your lesson has me "crackling" to get on with it! I appreciate your instruction!

[@cathiefrench2301]

One of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@jfuzz2204]

When I’m finally able to paint this I’ll consider myself a real crackling artist 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@RCROX]

...and you will produce some 🔥works!...😁

[@lindamoriarty1857]

Crackling! Thank you SO much! Very helpful!!

[@SkitchBean_aka_Christine_E]

I feel like I'm on a beach walking up to this beautiful crackling fire. Thank you for taking the time to show us the techniques you use to make this so realistic.

[@sandihansen8743]

That painting is crackling,!!! Beautiful thanks for the lesson.!

[@grumpy9721]

😍 I'd love to say it's astonishing, but I'm speechless!

[@zaramughal7211]

Ikr 😍 such mind blowing job done. And so motivating

[@ashleyfalcon125]

What a stunning “crackling” fire! ;) it really brings back so SO soo many great & a few not so great (but still memorable & life shaping) childhood/teenage memories... I love this painting. Thank you for sharing it with us, & ‘thank you’ to your patrons, as well! Thank you for making this in-depth lesson possible for the rest of us. I really do appreciate it, as I’m sure many others do as well. ♥️ If anyone’s reading this; I hope you’re having a fantastic day today... but if you’re not, ‘this too shall pass’ & I hope it gets better. Thanks again.

[@saytoahana]

Such a "Crackling" painting. You have inspired me on multiple occasions. I wish I could paint as good as you do ... but I try.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Thanks, Ahana! I know it's something that's said a lot but with time and practice you'll be able to achieve the paintings you have in your head. My first couple of pieces weren't pretty at all but over time I picked up a technique here and there. Eventually it all adds up :)

[@untangled99]

What an education 👏. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed ☺ watching you work. I'll give it a try. You make it look so easy. I know how that goes. But I'm optimistic!!!

[@barbaragriffin1244]

The fire is crackling beautifully

[@DeborahBellemore]

This is amazing, and I can almost hear the fire crackling 🔥

[@davidbrooks6194]

This is the first canvas I’ve completed and it’s crackling! Love it! Very new to this, but I am in love! Thank you so much

[@melsmith6637]

Wow - amazing teaching skills & beautiful work, nothing better than a crackling fire! 🔥💗

[@kareece7]

Crackling. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're a brilliant teacher

[@pmcm-ih1ep]

Your sense of colour and form is spot on, it is that which significantly promotes the realism.

[@jasminjaidov6490]

Beautiful work and i love how detailed you explain everything even tho you probably have a lot of times on other paintings. had a lot of aha! moments.

[@rufah3496]

Thank you so much for this beautiful tutorial! My painting is not as amazing but it’s just as crackling! ✨

[@nilsnils7672]

as a beginner it took me more then twice the time, but all the tips and techniques have been really helpful! Thanks a lot for this great tutorial! btw your voice is super relaxing, with or without crackling ;)

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

Haha, happy to hear you enjoyed this one

[@marcanotheartist]

Snap, Crackling, Pop! Dope video... layers upon layers.

[@bettyodell1056]

Beautiful crackling fire. Love your teachings. And subject!

[@J904-v6j]

I can hear that fire “crackling” 😊 you’re a great teacher - awesome lesson and really cool painting.

[@heathercobbett956]

Excellent tutorial! Love the crackling fire! I am going to try painting this.

[@kikisworld23]

The "crackling" on this painting is beautiful!

[@gaberettberg4196]

all i could think of when u said to wite the word crackling was will ferrall in the lego movie screaming 'the kragel!!!'. lol. thanx for the wonderful painting and taking ur time to help ppl learn such a wonderful and magical way to express one's self.

[@marysonyaconti2715]

Crackling midnight emotion in the now Deep gratitude Ryan

[@marci5576]

This looks like a real life crackling fire, thank you for sharing.

[@The90210Claire]

Just finished painting this beautiful fire, I can almost hear the fire crackling. Gonna tag you in my post from my art account, I hope you'll see it. I had so much fun and learned so many new techniques from this video, thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@nicolesdiy]

I love this magnificent crackling fire! You are a brilliant and gifted artist Ryan! 💖

[@nicolassmith1278]

Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today????????

[@avantgardenproductionSwe]

I really like how you made the point come to life with the splatter of fire and crackling wood

[@raylinemcalister]

I really like your style, you do beautiful paintings. I enjoy watching.You're so nice n informative. Thank you!

[@ChanchalSingh13]

This is a wonderful fire "crackling" painting. You have been teaching in so depth. I really really really thank you for your efforts while shooting it for us. I want to join you on patreon for sure. I wish I could learn this all in person from you. Xxx

[@RitaGlobe]

This is a really good tutorial. Thank you for sharing it. The crackling fire looks so realistic you can almost feel the heat from it. :) I am new around here, but I will definitely be back. I am on a journey to expand my artistic ability this year, so videos like these are incredibly helpful. Thank you again. Keep up the great work!

[@ImmaShadowGirl]

I love how beautifully their paints blend. I'm too broke to afford good paint, brushes and canvas. 😓

[@amandaspaintinglessons9908]

then just buy cheap stuff until you can afford better so you don't miss out!

[@ImmaShadowGirl]

@@amandaspaintinglessons9908 I already have the cheap stuff and the do good too. You can check my Instagram for some painting I recently made: @trishabhagat ☺️❤️

[@jandom9008]

@@ImmaShadowGirl Trisha at least you are better than me.. i got good quality painting. But i don't paint.. so it's not about the quality it is about how much interest are you putting into your work. I just bought them and threw them in my cupboard. ☺

[@rebekahayers4587]

I only use Daler-Rowney acrylic paints and paint brushes because I'm a college student and I've actually found I've been able to keep up with artists who use higher quality stuff!

[@28-te-harshadghute62]

At least you have a canvas boards😁. See my channel, i am using only cardpaper 😊

[@margaretmaryross8498]

I have enjoyed this painting so much and will enjoy creating my crackle when out of hospital it is an amazing painting thank you.

[@thehalographicmind3976]

Creating an image using negative space is amazing ...it's like creating a negative

[@kayell47]

I can almost hear the crackling sound of the fire!

[@jeffbaloga4376]

“Crackling” fire is so cool!!.... and hot!!🔥

[@nadavyakir3956]

This was a crackling of an experience, my crackling fire doesn't look as your crackling fire but I'll go crack on some more crackling paintings and get better at crackling in the crackling future 😏😏

[@pjj9491]

CRACKLING AKA CRACKLING

[@davideggleton5566]

Thanks for sharing this subject in depth -- from start to finish. Love the different spark effects! The final result is excellent. ... I can almost hear it crackling :)

[@davideggleton5566]

Final thought -- shame you didn't finish off with direct full view of the final piece :( Overall very satisfying tutorial -- thanks!