What You'll Learn

In this course, you’ll paint a realistic apple from start to finish while learning practical techniques you can apply to future paintings.

  • Step-by-step process from start to finish

  • Includes reference photo & line drawing (no drawing required)

  • Learn to mix realistic colors and highlights

  • Evaluate and refine your painting to improve realism

From “Finished” to Refined

Once the painting is filled in, you can stop there, or take it further. I show how I evaluate the painting and make adjustments to improve depth, color, and overall realism.

Features & Benefits

  • Reference Photo & Drawing Included

    Includes a color reference photo and a line drawing you can print or view on screen. The line drawing can be transferred directly to your surface, no drawing required.

  • Beginner and Advanced Amateur Friendly

    No drawing skills required. I list which colors I use and demonstrate how to mix the colors. I also show how I soften edges and blend colors. For more experienced painters, I demonstrate how to evaluate and refine the painting to improve realism.

  • Full Painting Process

    Follow the complete painting process from start to finish. I don’t skip steps, you’ll see how each part of the painting is built and refined.

  • Realistic Highlights & Color Mixing

    Learn how to mix subtle highlight colors and avoid overusing pure white. This is key to creating a more realistic, convincing result

  • Tips & Techniques Along the Way

    Includes practical tips like steadying your hand, softening edges, mixing black, and more.

  • Unlimited Access

    Watch the videos as many times as you like, whenever you want-the course never expires.

Course curriculum

    1. Materials Overview

    2. Reference Photo & Drawing Transfer

    3. Palette & Color Setup

    1. Painting the Background

    2. Painting the Table

    1. Painting the Top Half

    2. Painting the Highlights

    3. Completing the Apple

    1. Refining the Painting

About this course

  • $39.00
  • 9 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content