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Still Life Painting, My Way!: L3

Author: Rod Webb, Contributing Editor

Computer aid: if a part of your painting is easier to paint from the side, rotate the image on your computer to match. You can't do this with a normal still life setup!

The fine edge for the top of the glass is added with a sharpened watercolor pencil. The pencil is used dry, but can be softened if you wish by lightly brushing with clear water. Detail is added to the shadow using the original wash. Add the band around the top rim and random curves across from top to bottom.

Shadow inside glass darkened slightly at the middle.

Progress so far: background, glass, and shadows completed. The jar will be tackled next!

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	Computer aid: if a part of your painting is easier to paint from the side, rotate the image on your computer to match. You can't do this with a normal still life setup!
	The fine edge for the top of the glass is added with a sharpened watercolor pencil. The pencil is used dry, but can be softened if you wish by lightly brushing with clear water. Detail is added to the shadow using the original wash. Add the band around the top rim and random curves across from top to bottom.
	Shadow inside glass darkened slightly at the middle.
	Progress so far: background, glass, and shadows completed. The jar will be tackled next!