Still Life Project (underpainting)

Course Module


Learn how to establish structure through under-painting before moving to full color.

Still Life Under-painting Part 1

Understanding the setup and simplifying the subject into clear value groups. Learn how to observe the subject and…

Still Life Under-painting Part 2

Blocking in the main shapes and establishing the darkest values. Focus on placing the big shapes on the canvas and…

Still Life Under-painting Part 3

Refining proportions and correcting the structure through value. Adjust the drawing by comparing shapes and values,…

Still Life Under-painting Part 4

Building mid tones and connecting the light and shadow families. Start to organize the painting by introducing mid…

Still Life Under-painting Part 5

Controlling edges and transitions to create a believable form. Learn how soft and hard edges affect the perception of…

Still Life Under-painting Part 6

Strengthening the light areas while maintaining overall balance. Develop the light side carefully, making sure it stays…

Still Life Under-painting Part 7

Final adjustments to unify the painting before moving to color. Refine the relationships between values to achieve a…

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