Tulip Bouquet Still Life - Painting a Variety of Textures Including Glass and Blue Glass.
Vinita will take you step-by-step through creating a stunning tulip still-life painting from a photo. Learn how to handle the paper and prevent buckling with Vinita's soaking and stapling techniques. Then, Vinita will guide you through painting the neutral background and the tulips with her special pedal-by-petal method, allowing for separation and quicker progress. You'll also get tips on painting colored glass, as Vinita shows you how to keep it simple and work around the highlights. Whether you're an experienced painter or just starting out, Vinita's easy-to-follow instructions and calming approach will leave you with a gorgeous still-life painting that you'll be proud to display.
Watercolor Class Preview:
How to do a still-life painting
How to prevent your wet paper from buckling when it dries
How to paint a bouquet of tulip flowers
Why painting petals on different flowers one at a time produces better results
How to paint close-up glass containers
How to plan a painting with lots of different elements
How to paint highlights and shadows
How to paint an egg
How to paint a lemon
What colors to use for painting metallic surfaces
When to use painter’s tape and masking fluid
How to paint leaves
How to avoid mixing unnatural green colors
Why test strips help you mix better colors
Why you should evaluate your painting by seeing it from afar
Why you should use mirrors to view your painting
Why you should evaluate your composition by viewing the painting on your phone
Reference Photo
Final Painting
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