This post may contain affiliate links.
It’s been a little while since I’ve done a painting video tutorial, so even though this was just a sketch to get into the groove of oil painting again, I decided to set up the camera and turn it into a tutorial. Really, it’s more of a paint-a-long than a tutorial since I wouldn’t consider myself an expert when it comes to painting flowers! It is definitely not my sweet spot when it comes to oil painting, but they are a popular subject so I’ve decided to keep working on them despite feeling like it’s not my forté.
This painting was done in about 40 minutes, so it’s what I would consider a sketch more than a finished painting. My goal wasn’t to have something that looked refined and detailed, but instead a painting that was impressionistic, simplified, and loose. I focused on blocking in the larger shapes and only adding the detail where needed so I didn’t get too lost and tight in the details.
It’s not one of my favorite paintings ever, but it got me painting, I learned from it, and I don’t completely hate it for what it is. Sometimes, at the easel, that’s a win!
This is the reference photo I used. It’s also available, along with a growing library of royalty-free reference photos for artists on www.artistreferencephotos.com.
Here is the video tutorial/paint-a-long of this oil painting floral still life…
Â
You can find posts about oil painting HERE.
Join Our Creative Community!
Stay Inspired with Free Reference Photos and Artistic Insights
Sign up for our newsletter and get access to a world of free, royalty-free artist reference photos, exclusive content, and the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox. Be the first to discover new collections, featured artists, and tips to enhance your artistic practice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your creativity with high-quality, royalty-free images. Enter your email below to join our vibrant community of artists today!