Week 6: Still-life Painting of a Vase and a Mortar – Block-in

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Instructor: Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Subjects: Painting
Topics: Still life
Mediums: Oil Paints
Duration: 4h 12m 6s

In week six with instructor Tina Orsolic Dalessio, you will learn to block in a still-life painting starting from the background. Tina will use a big brush to lay in the first layer of shadows, mid-tones, and lights. Then, she will show you how to add temperature shifts and clear up value muddiness.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.

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