Still Life Painting for Beginners
The Foundation of Impressionist Still Life Painting
Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of strong, expressive still life painting.
Still life painting is one of the best ways to build your confidence as an artist.
In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn how to simplify your subject, choose the essential details, leave out unnecessary clutter, and use strong values to create a more convincing painting. You will learn how to think like a painter.
We begin with the basics: materials, subject selection, composition, and value planning. You will then work through monochrome studies to understand light and dark shapes before moving into color studies that bring energy and life to your painting.
Inspired by Paul Cézanne’s famous still life paintings with fruit, this course also explores how to use shape, color, edges, and painterly brushwork to create a more exciting interpretation of a classic still life subject.
The emphasis is on practical painting skills, clear demonstrations, and building confidence step by step.
This course is ideal for beginners, returning artists, and anyone who wants to improve their understanding of values, color, and composition in a simple studio setup. Whether you paint in oils or acrylics, the lessons will help you develop a stronger foundation for all types of painting, including landscapes and other subjects.
By the end of the course, you will have completed useful studies and a finished still life painting while gaining a better understanding of how to see, simplify, and paint with more confidence. If you want a clear, practical introduction to still life painting with an emphasis on strong values, painterly expression, and timeless Impressionist-inspired techniques, this course is a perfect place to begin.
Enroll now and create something beautiful!
Course Curriculum
Malcolm Dewey
Artist and Writer
When you enroll you receive:
- Permanent access to the course plus updates,
- Work in your own time;
- Reference photos to download and use to practice your paintings;
- Share your work in the Learn to Paint Community,
Plus my promise to provide you with my best painting lessons and support.
Course Pricing
Still Life Painting for Beginners
$19.95 USD
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Learn the fundamentals of painting a beautiful still life painting.
