Still Life for Professionals
Advanced Techniques for Mastering Light and Shadow Details
What you'll learn
- Understand the elements of composition and its basics
- Set the dimensions of the painting
- Apply light and shadow in still life drawing
- Draw a simple object quickly
- Turn the painting into a three-dimensional drawing
- Use the sketch to distribute shadow and light
- Carry out a complete realistic painting
- Shade the background of the painting
About this course
This course teaches still life drawing at an advanced level, with a focus on lighting, shadows and the composition of the painting. You start with an introduction to the elements of composition and its basics, then learn light and shadow in still life drawing, how to set the dimensions of the painting and the elements of art within it. Next you move on to drawing a simple object in a short time, turning the painting into a three-dimensional drawing, the secrets of a distinctive composition, and the simplest way to handle light and shadow in a sketch. Then you learn how to draw a complete painting with the elements of art, carry out a hands-on application on a realistic painting in two parts, and finish by shading the background of the painting. It suits anyone who already draws and wants to improve their shading and composition skills, and anyone looking for a professional still life drawing course. It is better if you already know the basics of drawing and shading. By the end, you will be able to produce a complete still life painting with clear lighting and shadows and a balanced composition. The course also gives you an organized way to move from a simple object to a full painting.
Expected outcomes
- Create complete and distinctive artistic paintings.
- Understand art elements and achieve visual balance.
- Develop your skills in artistic analysis and creativity.
- Create paintings that express your ideas and artistic vision.
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Course content
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13 lectures
- Introduction to the Elements of CompositionAn introduction to the elements of still life composition: composition as elements linked by a harmonious relationship, differing in shape, color, size and tone, and the painting stages from composition to design, drawing, shading and coloring.5:22
- Basics of CompositionExplains the basics of composition in practice: choosing opaque objects away from reflections, avoiding random arrangement, achieving balance, unity, harmony and contrast, and making a main element draw the eye within the picture.12:54
- Lighting and Shadow for Still Life DrawingExplains light and shadow in still life drawing: a single light source at a suitable angle from the left or right, reading shadow and light areas, perspective levels, sitting distance, and how line direction affects the feel of the picture.6:58
- Determining the Dimensions of the CanvasExplains how to set the dimensions of the drawing: draw what you see, not what you know, take proportions by measuring elements against one another, turn objects into geometric shapes, and prepare the outline before shading.9:36
- Elements of Art in the CanvasExplains turning the sketch into black and white to set shadow and light directions, the three shading values, then the seven elements of art such as line, mass, shape and balance, with tips for practicing your own compositions.12:56
- Drawing a Simple Element in Just 5 MinutesApplies drawing a simple object quickly: building a composition with a hidden element under the cloth, taking dimensions by dividing the canvas, turning objects into geometric shapes, and applying this to both a vertical and a horizontal picture.5:22
- Transforming the Canvas into a 3D DrawingExplains turning a drawing into a 3D form with shading and lines, the three perspective angles, then secrets of a distinctive composition such as confident lines, warm and cool color gradations, showing texture and tonal differences.9:34
- Secrets of Distinctive CompositionExplains secrets of a distinctive composition by changing the light direction and its effect on shadows, then recaps the stages of composition, design, drawing, shading and coloring, and how to photograph the setup from several angles with a phone.5:42
- Simplest Method for Shadow and Light in the Notan SketchExplains the simplest way to set shadow and light in a two-tone notan sketch, practicing everyday compositions on cheap paper, and shading values, as preparation for a complete sketch.6:19
- How to Draw a Complete Art PieceExplains choosing a composition for a complete painting with a glass, a candle and flowers on a black background, and the principles of artistic composition: unity, simplicity, repetition, proximity, balance, contrast, harmony, movement and proportion.5:39
- Practical Application - Creating a Complete Artwork Realistically (Part One)Part one of executing a realistic painting: drawing the outline of the glass, candle and flowers, converting the sketch to a black and white notan to mark shading areas, and starting to shade the glass.18:37
- Practical Application - Creating a Complete Artwork Realistically (Part Two)Part two of the realistic painting: shading the candle and flowers in different tones, using darker pencils, a regular eraser and a charcoal eraser to bring out highlights, and blending the lines.12:56
- Shading the Background of the CanvasExplains shading the background of the painting: choosing pencils before starting, grading from dark to light toward the edges, the difference between the background and the ground, taking enough time, and finishing with the artist's signature.17:15
Instructor
Artist Sara Fiala
