Still Life Project (underpainting)
Course Module
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…


