What You'll Learn

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

  • Step-by-step process from start to finish

  • Create realistic glossy highlights and reflections

  • Use 3 colors plus white to make color mixing simpler

  • Learn how to evaluate and refine your painting for better realism

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

  • Break down a complex subject into simple, manageable shapes

Simple Palette, Realistic Results

This painting uses just two main colors plus white, with an optional yellow to warm the wood tones. A limited palette simplifies color mixing and makes it easier to get consistent results.

From "Messy" to Refined

Most paintings start out messy. I break the process down into simple stages, working on one section at a time. The first layer may look streaky, include small mistakes, and the color won’t be perfect. That’s expected. I then show how to refine it by adding a second layer.

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.

  • Limited Palette & Simple Color Mixing

    Learn how to mix a range of colors using just a few paints. A limited palette simplifies the mixing process and makes it easier to get consistent results.

  • 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. Paints, Brushes & Setup

    1. Downloads & Transfer Methods

    1. Background: Color Palette & Block In

    2. Blocking in the Table

    3. Blocking in the Coffee Mug

    4. Blocking in the Shadow

    1. Adjusting Colors & Edges

    1. Color Adjustments and Simplifying

    1. Evaluating & Refining the Painting

About this course

  • $39.00
  • 9 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content