In this lesson, instructor Joe Altwer will introduce the materials needed for the course and demonstrate how to set up a pear for painting from life. You will learn to create an initial drawing using the sight-size method. Joe will explain his limited palette and walk through his approach to color mixing. He will conclude the session by blocking in the major shapes.

This lesson belongs to the course Still Life Painting in Sight-Size Method. In this 14-week course, Joe Altwer will introduce you to still-life painting using sight-size. You will explore how to prepare a workspace for the sight-size method. Joe will demonstrate three oil paintings, progressing from beginner to intermediate. You will learn to paint a simple pear and still-lifes of multiple objects against different backgrounds. Joe will start with a limited palette, then slowly transition to a full-color palette. This course will help you effectively capture the reality on your canvas and improve your color mixing and painting skills.

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