Painting Fire on the Lake with Acrylics - Paint with Ryan

In today’s acrylic painting tutorial we paint a camp fire on the lake. This calm nature 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.
For assistance with the drawing process or color mixing process you can find the traceable and reference photo here:
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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

[@karenwehle8292]

How wonderful to have a real time tutorial thankyou from a 70 year old New Zealand woman who is just a beginner sincere thanks.

[@breeazy_]

Your crackling fiery passion for art is so inspiring

[@kylee7582]

Finally someone who does real time tutorials!! These are incredibly helpful, thank you!:)

[@Selene_777]

He is one of the best teachers. He is so patient and shows us all the techniques and process. He deserves more viewers and supporters!

[@vibhagandhi1162]

But he does skip steps

[@leelee3560]

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[@arafath_the_rider3112]

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[@CleverLAM]

Ryan, as with other comments, I too am very glad to find your channel with real time tutorials. I do appreciate all your time and comments you generously make about every step you decide to make during the process and the explanations, suggestions the reasons why. So very generous of you to other artists.

[@nichelehuseby]

Thank you for posting reference photo in thumbnail it helps alot !

[@witchycrafter1037]

Omg I’ve been needing someone like you! Another Bob Ross!! Yes actual tutorials.

[@theartisthands]

Your beautiful camp fire painting really capture the the beauty of a fire.

[@NuttNHuny7]

Watched you twice in a row. So incredibly fascinating how you make every color blend, stroke of the brush, "little secret tricks", etc... they all seem achievable - which has relieved me and freed my mind of doubt and insecurities. So very happy I found you. God bless you and yours. Sarah Anne

[@secondmom63]

Thank you so much Ryan for the crackling fire tutorial. My first realistic painting. As well as my 1st with you. I am interested in following you. Not sure I like my fire yet... its growing on me. Thank you again!!!

[@deborahrech7429]

This is brilliant! Your comments about awkward moments in acrylic painting and trusting the process are reassuring. Thank you.

[@NuttNHuny7]

Whoop! Whoop! I'm SO thankful to have found you! Started with Bob Ross... trust me, I cannot even draw a stick figure. Soooo, he taught me well enough that I decided I'd try my luck at acrylics. Love landscapes, sky, water, trees... just enchanted by nature. But Viktor was too difficult for me to copy and I love Joni Young, but I didn't realize HOW MUCH I still needed to learn until I watched you. You explain every little thing and I've been going nuts trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. You've helped me more than I can say. Thanks for making art not only rewarding... but for making it FUN! God Bless You and Yours Sarah

[@kitten008]

Super crackling piece, absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing you skill and talent with us all!!

[@yashoda92]

This painting has the biggest crackling fire! I trusted your process and my painting turned out really really good. Thank you Ryan for your lessons. They are cathartic.

[@nangmokham4646]

Crackling fire....not looking so much but enjoying the learning process. Thank you, Ryan.

[@heatherpears7625]

Hi Ryan, I've watched this video many times and have finally taken the plunge and picked up a brush! I wanted to reply to your question about whether or not there's a painting that I couldn't leave until it was finished. My answer doesn't quite fit the question. Thirty years ago I took a photo while travelling that I've always thought I would love to turn into a painting. And I didn't paint! Thanks to Covid lockdowns I started watching painting tutorials and learning how to paint. I'm so glad I found your channel! I learn so much every time I watch. But now that photo is more and more in my mind. Some day soon I'll be confident enough to start figuring out how to put together an original piece of art.

[@RyanORourkeArtist]

If you have any suggestions for future paintings which also involve campfires, or other interesting light sources let me know. I could really see this sort of thing become a series I'm really passionate about. With that said, have a great time with the new episode and stay creative! -Ryan

[@NiharParekh]

hey, what's the brand name of the paints you use? my local brand of acrylics fade overtime and become transparent :(

[@jessiewarner6800]

Stay Creative Painting with Ryan O'Rourke Such a wonderful video to watch and learn from. Could u make your next video one the solar system. That e so cool to see in a painting. Thank u:)

[@docshi13]

Hi, i have a question but before i wanna thank you very much because i learned a lot from you. I have make a picture based on you work and a friend wanna buy this from me. So is that allowed? Because its closed to youre work. Even with some small changes.

[@axlrose9460]

I have a suggestion! How about a fire, with a mountain far off in the back, but at a grass field? Because then you get the fire, but also beutiful trees, and green grass. Like a summer-fire thing.

[@grumpy9721]

Hi Ryan. Just to say hello. It's been a long time since your last upload, so I hope you & your beloved ones (cat included) are fine. Thanks for your effort. 😊 Edited: Oh NOW I read the other worried comments and your replies! 😁 It's good to see you're busy busy busy! It's awesome to know you're fine.

[@hughiedavies6069]

Of all the fire painting tutorials I've seen yours are the best, I get too impatient and ruin my work by rushing the process. Thank you 👍

[@christopherbrandenburg5874]

Ryan you taught me how much I know i have disabilities mental and when I watch you paint and knowing it helps me my family thanks you to as soon as i can afford real brushes and good paint I will and you some pics thank you Ryan you don't realize how you have impacted me and my family's life thank you

[@diannaanderson3922]

My artistic side is crackling with excitement!

[@janetlwood656]

I love that I can not only see but hear this crackling fire. You have made it so realistic.

[@jjtsmom]

You make blending acrylics look so easy and seamless. Mesmerizing. Thank you,Ryan.

[@charletteb7763]

A fall farm scene with a truck load of pumpkins with a bonfire of burning leaves would make an interesting and colorful painting! Love the crackling fire🔥!!!!

[@marilynanderson333]

Thank you for this tutorial. It has been very helpful for me. I have never painted fire before, and will be doing so in the painting I am currently working on.

[@ellenhuse2025]

You are such an awesome teacher. Thank you!

[@annkropff4312]

Thank you Ryan for your painting. I love the beach and the sky and the crackling fire. Never saw one painted like this it's beautiful.

[@kacithompson3574]

This is very helpful, you are a great teacher. This is an impressive piece might I add.

[@futoonal8095]

thanks for sharing your Art with us. big fan from Saudi Arabia

[@kathleenwilson4668]

I love Crackling fires! They are so mesmerizing!

[@TheAngie777]

Crackling! So realistic....love it!

[@janny.p]

You are SO GOOD at painting fire and the light falling over different objects! I hope I can do it too when I practice. 😍

[@vadytuk]

I'm so excited that I found your channel! Great paintings, can't wait to paint some of them!

[@deepshikha2039]

I tried painting this and it came out great... thanks for such an elaborated video with all the details... ❤

[@rahafabodwood6255]

This video is really helpful unlike other tutorials, I don't know why 20 people disliked

[@gretaharz61]

Really enjoyed watching you paint the crackling fire on the beach scene. Thank you

[@maryamvossoughi9341]

You are an amazing teacher 👌🏻thank you for your hard work 🙏🏻

[@adamatdam2675]

I don't paint often since I'm young but I just love your paintings its so beutiful

[@josephineblanc9801]

Lovely painting love the way expline everything colours and all thank you love more 😎

[@connorandlauraziegele8869]

I can practically her that fire crackling. Can you please do more mountain paintings! I just love how peaceful they look.

[@anitathompson5828]

Your are an excellent teacher! I really like how much you explain each step and process...this painting is beautiful! And I can see you creating a series of these elements of fire! Great painting!!

[@miag.3322]

this is the first time i tried painting fire and you really helped me understand all the layers and everything. thank you for putting out this amzing tutorial of a crackling fire!

[@carolynpomikal5637]

That is so beautiful. I am currently working on a Phoenix flying out of the flames so that is why I am watching you do flames. I think you said something about doing another flame or fire so I'm gonna look and see if I can find it thank you so much that was wonderful

[@NAVINARTSTUDIO123]

Wow wonderful painting and great work

[@Grimmjow994]

Love the paiting videos amigo. Thank you for sharing them yesterday. Absolutely love your work.

[@melaniereveal573]

Thank you so much - so happy I found you! Wow - the detail and the time and effort you put in to these videos is remarkable. Thank you again - I’m signing up for PATREON asap!!!!!!

[@mariosgamingworld9311]

This video makes me want to paint something ;)

[@naynamaroo7845]

Love your tutorials soooo much I always follow your tutorials You have amazing art Everything is so perfect 👌🏻👌🏻❤️

[@lindamoore1613]

What a beautiful crackling fire!

[@paulianexroth8149]

You are great! Really awesome! A very talented artist and a very good teacher as well. I like the way you explain your technique. It helps a lot. Thank you so much for sharing your process. I am learning a lot from you! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Sweden.

[@NehaSharma-kq8cy]

Soooooo good... love your work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@katerinapfeifer]

These stones are like beings looking into fire :-)

[@jessicamaisonet917]

Your so talented ...Absolutely beautiful !!!

[@mthanhart7456]

Wao...so beautiful , there í no word to say, fire is living.❤

[@poetryjones7946]

Surrealism would make a great tutorial 🙏🏽❤️

[@sheila704]

Beautiful how you create depth and texture! Wow, thanks for sharing. I would like to see a marshy Florida scene with egrets, herons and hawks, etc. oh, don’t forget palm trees

[@simplygratefulartbysusan147]

Hello Ryan, I have an art channel (new), and I find such inspiration in your videos. You are extremely talented. Thank you so much for sharing your gift!! Also, I love Howie!!!

[@jeriahemanart8284]

Wow your art is amazing!

[@ambiejones1]

I love your fire paintings. So beautiful. Maybe do some sort or scene with glowy lanterns for light source pictures. Maybe a holiday themed one of a snowy landscape with some glowy lanterns. Keep up the amazing tutorials! One of these days I will do a follow along with one 💗

[@gigipaints1302]

It's beautiful!! I love your fire ones. Did the fire on the beach, which i loved doing and it's so pretty. Thank u for sharing.. i will do this one also, it's just lovely!!

[@janicepalesch9221]

You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for sharing your skill and artistry. I've really been inspired to do some "crackling" of my own. I do not, however, expect it to come out looking like yours. Still, I learned new techniques to try, and I know I can make great use of them. "Cracklin' Rosie", signing out.

[@Adoranimals]

did anyone try to paint this? Its sooo nice...i will try to paint it..hope it turns out as pretty as ur painting..Ryan.Thanks for your effort and tutorials..they r soo helpful

[@alexiquelfamily7551]

I am doing it right now...hope the outcome will be as good as ryan.. Thank you for this,tutorial...GOD bless u.. 😘😘😘

[@lillymolina3668]

Amazing 🤩 I love it, I learned something new today

[@elisavillalba6999]

Thanks you, for teach me? From Paraguay 🇵🇾 Blesses brother!!!.. 🙏 🙏

[@ashleyrae8302]

Well I did it. It took me about 24 hours. Still doesn't look as good as yours but I love it and love this video. Thank you!

[@Timelrd_OBW]

Crackling! Finally tried this one! I really need to work on my fire abilities though.

[@crustyspaghetti3749]

Youre very meticulous! Great vision! Excellent work!

[@hilarymcallister8846]

Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ARTYCOATY]

Thank you for sharing. I support you. my friend.✨✨✨

[@sondossalemeh534]

I love so much 🌺

[@shakibashayegan]

Amazing 🔥

[@124toosh]

OMG love love the long tutes shanks so very much and love love your work go you

[@CrixJoki]

I just love how this crackling, sparkling fire turned out, makes me wanna camp! :D ❤️ Beautiful work Ryan :) Thank you for taking the time and putting so much effort into making this painting tutorial, I really appreciate it :)

[@Zarinkhan]

O my Gosh Its so amazing fire... 🔥 👌👌👌👌👌👌❤

[@sylviamcdowell8057]

Where have you been??? I have saved your African Sunset ..a long time ago..and now It's gone. I did one..but that was a sample..I want to do it again and it's not there. I love the way you teach and your paintings. Thank you so much. From Sylvia in El Cajon ( L Ca-hone) California.

[@rimshakhan5423]

Loved the painting . Really nice tips. 🙊

[@peterjames4743]

Crackling !!!

[@kathleenwilson4668]

WOW this is gorgeous Ryan....I also like the change in how you did the background (painting the entire base color first and then adding the highlights) because I agree that it makes it look more natural. Awesome job on this one! Thanks for all you do! As for future suggestions, how about wild horses running through the prairie or a dock with a sunset over a lake and mountains in the background?

[@Michelle-oc4ty]

Beautiful artwork Ryan. Something to note - I studied graphic art - one thing our professors always taught us was photographs ARE NOT good true to the image. 2 reasons - flash from the camera will throw off your light source and shades. Also, camera lens will distort true perspectives. 🙂 keep on painting!!

[@juliebiever6693]

Crackling good job!

[@aurorafenu4456]

congratulations you are very good, you have an exceptional inventiveness❤❤🤩😍

[@wendymurphy4264]

Just found you and really enjoyed your teaching style, really enjoyed the cracklin’ your fire came out beautiful, I’m excited to give it a try. Thx

[@ianwalker3922]

I do think that your an amazing artist and I love your work and please keep bringing them to us wich acrylic 🎨 do you use and is it a set ❓

[@unknownshorty3461]

Thank yu so much love

[@cristinar.4415]

Thank you for this

[@redcanada2460]

Great, as usual! Any chance of a really Canadian Christmas/Holiday/Winter scene? Just a thought. Really like these longer paintings, but also find learning from the short ones was helpful -- so would welcome those back, too, if you're looking for a break from the longer ones. Keep it up. Your work is both good and educational.

[@vipinbhatti1190]

Thanks sir.

[@sabrinaestruel4205]

Amazing ✨😃

[@chrissyc4502]

Campfire in mountains with a Black lab curled up by the fire ..I would love to have you teach us something like that

[@JasonMarino]

You should paint malicious bane lmao

[@wardaaziz3886]

Hey pleease also show when u r sketching on your canvas , please this will made it 10x more effective.

[@gypsy777ify]

I agree I would like to see how you sketch it in. You're a great teacher! Thank you.

[@vipinbhatti1190]

आपका धन्यवाद जी बहुत खूब सर।

[@lindaquandt8832]

Ryan, where did u go? I miss your paintings. Hope u are ok.

[@saolyartstudio752]

❤️👍amazing fire 🔥

[@luperciobotini9355]

Parabéns. Com uma explicação dessas fica muito fácil entender. Obrigado por compartilhar sua obra prima. Deus te abençoe.

[@Blue2000q]

I have a huge crush on this guy

[@debrablanchette3630]

Ryan! I miss your weekly videos!

[@monke-mk5]

Just arrive from your yugioh channel. Nice tuttorial and painting. Can you paint Bane next ? XD

[@awkwardspoon838]

This is so helpful I needed a fire for one of my paintings but I didn’t know how to do a non first grade style fire

[@yzrmzeze]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rahmasalim6940]

شكرا 💙📿

[@tinkerquinn8580]

I hope you’re doing well! Looking forward to your next video. I have a question... What is better, soft body or heavy body paints? Is there one that’s better for particular things rather than others? Other than the obvious fact that heavy body could be more texturized.