In this lesson we will be adding some nice texture to the lemon using smaller brushes.
- Begin by applying small highlights in pure white using a small pointed brush.
- This will give you a reference point for the lightest tones – making it easier to judge the values of the darker halftone textures.
- Once you’ve added the white highlights, gradually mix darker yellows while applying a lot of small brush-strokes.
- The textures should get gradually darker as they go towards the shadow edge (just like the last part).
- Finally, add some lighter texture into the shadow and add some shadow tone into the dark halftones above the shadow edge.
- This will make the shadow edge the most contrasty and textured part.
- Leave to dry before we make a final pass over the piece to pull everything together.
Course Materials:
- Small Canvas (stretched or board)
- Easel
- Palette
- Palette Cups
- Oil Paints
- Titanium White
- Cadmium Yellow (or equivalent bright yellow)
- Burnt Umber
- Raw Umber
- Prussian Blue
- Ivory Black
- Various brushes (ideally a range of smaller and larger brushes, but whatever you have lying around will be fine)
- Odourless mineral spirits
- Linseed oil
- Tape
- Paper towel or rag for cleaning up
