Floral & Still Life Painting Lessons
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Daffodils In A Yellow Vase
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Work loosely for and impressionistic scene
- Using warm / cool contrasts for subtle light shifts
- Using bright / dull color contrasts for bright light and subtle shade
A CHALLENGING LESSON
Painting Black-eyed Susans In A Vase
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Painting a group – like a flower bouquet – as a single interesting shape
- Using and composing a Vignette format
- Using negative space effectively in a composition
AN EASIER LESSON APPROACHABLE BY EVERYONE
Painting Lemons In A Light Bowl
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to ‘edit’ your scene for impact
- The value of working from direct observation
- How to build a strong composition with a simplified scene
BONUS LESSON – HOW TO FIX A BLOOM
Day Lilies In A Vase
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Capturing the essence of a subject
- Discover the expressive quality of the sketch
- Experience the unique qualities of Hot Press paper
HOT PRESS PAPER MAKES THIS A BIT OF A CHALLENGE
Paint A Bouquet Of Summer Flowers
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- The ‘formula’ for backlighting
- How to simplify a complex subject
- How to create ‘non-muddy’ darks
THIS IS A MORE CHALLENGING LESSON
Simple Still Life On Hot Press Paper
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- The unique qualities of Hot Press Paper
- Capturing direct, filtered light
- Adapting basic techniques to a less absorbent surface
HOT PRESS PAPER MAKES THIS ONE A BIT OF A CHALLENGE
Paint A Reflective Transparent Still Life In Watercolor
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Simple effects to capture reflections and transparency
- How to avoid fussiness and unify a complex subject
- Create a unifying initial wash
TRANSPARENCY AND REFLECTIONS ARE ALWAYS CHALLENGING
Bouquet Of Tulips
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Learn to create subtle light effects with temperature and value contrasts
- Learn to work with a limited palette
- Get experience working on Rough paper
A GOOD LESSON TO TRY OUT ROUGH PAPER
High Key Floral Subject
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to maintain a narrow value range
- Using temperature and chroma contrasts for effect
- Manage fluid washes on “slippery” hot-pressed paper
A CHALLENGING LESSON
Lemons And Plums Still Life
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Painting folds in cloth
- How to darken light colors
- Holding value when working with color
BONUS LESSON – CREATE AN EFFECTIVE VALUE COMPOSITION
Paint Yellow Irises With Control & Freedom
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to combine the essential freedom of watercolor with a controlled approach
- Bring focus with edges and detail
- Use a vignette composition
THIS IS A CHALLENGING LESSON