Still Life: A Method for Mastery
A PROVEN STEP BY STEP, PROCESS FOR MASTERING STILL LIFE PAINTING
I'll take you step by step through creating this still life
Too often, the painting process is unnecessarily painful:
- You try to do everything at once, resulting in panicking and rushing
- Focusing on detail too soon means losing the big picture...
- ..so the painting looks wrong and it's hard to figure out why
- Confused values and poor colour mixing kill the realism
But there are simple answers to these problems:
- Simplifying the process into manageable steps
- Simplifying the composition right at the start with clear light and shadow shapes
- Accurate value design of the big shapes
- A clear approach to accurate colour mixing
Introducing the "Still Life: A Method for Mastery" Online Course
A live course that will show you a prove, step by step process for creating successful still life paintings
The approach you taught in this workshop has given me the ability to work accurately AND freely at the same time. I honestly never imagined it would be possible to feel this level of comfort and control, certainly not without many more years of practice
— Cathy Forrest
What you'll learn
A STRONG START
How to make a strong block in using the wipe-out method
COMPOSITION
An intuitive approach to composition - no confusing "rules"
GET THE VALUES RIGHT
How to nail the values from a photo reference
ACCURATE COLOUR MIXING
How to mix realistic and natural colour (and actually get the colour you want!)
EDGE HANDLING
Careful edge control to create life and depth
OILING OUT
How to oil out each layer before proceeding to the next
STOP OVERWORKING
Selective refining and finishing to avoid overworking
I've never had a class like this and it was more helpful than I can say!
— Peach McCombe
What you'll get
TWO LIVE SESSIONS
Taking you through the most important parts of the painting, step by step
ADDITIONAL VIDEOS
Detailed, easy to follow and in depth video instruction of elements not covered in the live sessions: colour mixing, composition and finishing
LIFETIME ACCESS
Once the course is finished, you'll have lifetime access to all the videos and recordings of the live sessions
HIGH QUALITY REFERENCE PHOTO
High resolution, colour corrected photograph of the set up for you to download and paint from
COMPREHENSIVE MATERIALS LIST
Everything you need to create this painting: brushes, medium, paints and surface
OPTIONAL LIVE CRITIQUE SESSION
Early joiners will get an invite to a free, live critique session at the end of the course
Still Life: A Method for Mastery
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FAQs
Can I watch any time?
Yes. Both live sessions will be recorded. You will then have lifetime access to them, together with all the other videos and materials.
When does it start?
The first live session will be on Monday, 27th February. The second session a week after that. Sessions start at 6PM UK time (1PM Eastern, 100AM Pacific) and last for two to three hours. We have a ten to fifteen minute break every hour.
How long is the course?
After the live sessions have finished, a further recorded video will be added showing the finish of the piece, so around three weeks in all.
What materials will I need?
I'll be recommending a specific set of oil paints for you to use. You can use your own of course, but you'll probably get closer to the mixes I'll be showing you if you use the same ones. It's not a huge list. You'll also need brushes - mostly your own choice here - and linseed oil and a solvent. One 9 x 12 Ampersand Gessobord panel too.
Is Munsell involved?
The only requirement is a $10 Munsell value scale (which you can get here). If you do have a version of the Munsell book, I will be giving Munsell numbers for the colours, but it's not required.
Hey There, I'm Paul!
I'm a painter and teacher living in the heart of the English countryside with my wife, two boys and a cat that constantly demands snuggles!
People tell me I'm good at explaining complicated things in simple and understandable terms.
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