In this step-by-step oil painting tutorial, I'll show you how to paint a chocolate-glazed donut, from the first layers of color to the final highlights and details.

We'll explore how to mix colors, build form, and create realistic light and shadows while keeping the painting colorful and expressive.

In this lesson, you'll learn how to:

Mix warm and cool colors for oil painting

Paint a chocolate glaze with highlights and reflections

Create volume in the golden dough using light and shadow

Blend colors and create smooth transitions

Paint a cast shadow and reflected light

Use loose brushstrokes to create an expressive background

Work from a reference photo while developing your own color choices

I'm using a bright pink and violet background to create contrast with the warm orange tones of the donut. Rather than copying the reference exactly, I focus on making the colors more interesting and bringing my own style into the painting.

This tutorial is suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to practice color mixing, light, form, and oil painting techniques.

I hope you enjoy painting with me!

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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Preparing the Color Palette
01:30 First Layers of Oil Paint
02:37 Sketching the Outline
05:25 Painting the Chocolate Glaze
17:45 Painting the Golden Dough
23:40 Painting the Background
29:00 Final Details and Highlights