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How to Paint a Still Life in Oil

Kyle Heath Art via YouTube

Overview

Learn to paint a vibrant still life of strawberries in oil through this real-time paint-along video. Follow along as the artist demonstrates the entire process, discussing techniques for using contrast, achieving realistic greens, creating color shapes, and utilizing a toned background to enhance the painting's impact. Gain insights on premixing colors, drawing techniques, building up layers, and effective brush cleaning. Explore the importance of shape contrast and learn how to avoid overworking details while achieving a striking finished piece.

Syllabus

Intro
Painting Goal
Pop
Color Judgement
Premixing
Drawing
Painting Small
Contrast
Second Pass
Shape Contrast
Avoid Detail
Blending
Underpainting
Brush Cleaning
Color Mixing

Taught by

Kyle Heath Art

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