In this first video we give an overview of the course and then dive into the materials needed, covering what they are and how they are used.

In this lesson we cover the fundamentals of color mixing. Beginning with our basic primary colors, we will go over how to effectively mix colors to create our desired hue and how to match a reference photo like the one pictured.

In this lesson we will set up our still life reference.

Composition is the framework for your painting. The goal is to create an image that is attractive and engaging for the viewer.

In this lesson we learn to draw a framework for your painting. Your drawing serves as the blueprint for your painting, so accuracy is important. We will discuss scale and proportion, as well as the placement of light and shadow.

As we discuss drawing in the last video, we found it beneficial to add this additional mini-lesson to cover two additional fundamentals: how to break down a large image into managable pieces and how to handle an area where two or more colors meet.

In this lesson we ”Block In” all of the colors in broad strokes. It’s finally time to put paint to canvas! Detail work will come next, but in this step you’re able to make adjustments to your composition and decide which areas will come into focus.

In this lesson we add detail and finish our painting. Unlike Blocking In, in the detail phase we are not working from dark to light and painting every area, we are only coming in to add detail wherever you feel it is necessary. We will discuss changing brushes and our medium, brush strokes, and how to choose where to add detail and what to leave expressive.

In this lesson we finish our painting! As a second part of Lesson 5, we wrap up the final elements. Here is where the true artistry comes into play as you create your own personal painting style in your colors and brushwork. There is no “right way” in the detail phase, it’s all about your own creative expression!