Light Infused Landscapes — Transform Muddy, Lifeless Landscapes Into Paintings Infused With Radiant Light

They say a photo is worth a thousand words. But in the studio, it could be the very thing stealing the life from your paintings.

Most artists use source photos in some capacity — whether to jog their memory of a place or capture specific details for later pieces.

The truth is, when you rely on photos too heavily, your painting might appear accurate in some ways — but feel lifeless.

The real secret isn’t better photos — it’s understanding how light actually behaves, from cooling shadows to shifting highlights to the transformative effect of time of day, so your paintings stop looking copied and start looking alive.

In this course, Suzie Baker reveals the very system of painting that elevated her to President of Oil Painters of America and made her a nationally recognized master of light. She’ll guide you step by step in creating landscapes that glow with luminous, emotional depth.

Meet Your Instructor, Suzie Baker!

Suzie Baker is an award-winning oil painter with a style that radiates luminous color and expressive brushwork.

Her journey into painting began near Houston, Texas, where she developed a signature approach that works across every genre — from plein air landscapes to studio portraits and still lifes.

What sets Suzie apart is her unique fusion of artistic mastery and bold, no-nonsense teaching.

She believes photos should inform but never dictate painting decisions, empowering artists to “boss the painting” with confidence and intention.

Today her work is exhibited in premier galleries and national shows across the country, earning recognition in PleinAir Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Western Art and Architecture.

She has served on the Oil Painters of America Board since 2014, including as President from 2020–2022, and is a sought-after juror of awards at major plein air events nationwide.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

●       Suzie’s proven techniques to boss your painting instead of being bossed by your photos

●       Advanced color-control methods that prevent muddy disasters — including her “Mother Pile” mixing technique and how to make something truly GLOW

●       How to paint clean skies and create the feeling of sun blasting through leaves and branches

●       The exact moment Suzie turns to her photo and says, “You are not the boss of me” — and why this mindset shift transforms photo-dependent painters into confident artists

…and so much more!

What This Course Includes:

●       Full Start-to-Finish Painting Demonstration

●       How Light Works: A Visual Presentation

●       Studio Sit-Down Interview: Suzie’s Life, Career & Philosophy

●       Bonus Painting Demo for extra practice of luminous light techniques

●       Exhibit of Works curated gallery of Suzie's light-infused paintings for inspiration

●       High-Speed View of the demo for your painting convenience

Chapter Breakdown

Introduction & How Light Works

Sketching the Scene

Tone the Canvas

 Lay the Foundation

Adjust & Complete