Back to Basics

I’ve recently begun teaching private painting lessons in my studio.
The students are all beginners
so it has been great fun to re-visit the basics
with simple still life set ups.
Here are a few of my quick acrylic demos.

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I use pears and apples set in strong light
because they are recognizable and fairly easy to draw.
Also, the stems are good “indicators” of where the light is coming from!
Teaching others what I know is incredibly fulfilling
and it certainly keeps me on my toes!