How to Paint Fabric Folds in Oil

b Class Description

Capture the movement, depth, and elegance of fabric in your oil paintings with this in-depth lesson focused on painting material folds.

Painting Fabric Folds in Oil is a step-by-step, on-demand class that teaches you how to render soft, flowing cloth using the power of value, color mixing, and subtle blending techniques.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this class provides essential practice in shading, light control, and brushwork — all while creating a beautiful, velvety fabric study.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🎨 Smooth, Velvety Shading – Learn how to create soft gradients that give fabric its realistic feel.
💡 Light and Shadow Theory – Understand how to spot and paint highlight zones, shadow cores, and reflected light.
✍️ Lost and Found Lines – Discover how hard vs. soft edges can suggest depth and realism in draped fabric.
🔄 Two Shading Techniques – Practice both blending-as-you-go and pre-blocking methods for total control.
🖌️ Color Mixing Mastery – Learn to mix reds, crimsons, and greens for the perfect tonal range without mud.
📏 Fold Structure & Sketching – Use a watercolor pencil to outline the key folds and curves for accuracy.
🧠 Artist’s Mindset – Develop your eye to compare tonal values and adjust contrast to make folds pop.

The Class Includes:

2+ Hours of Real-Time Video: Follow every brushstroke with narrated guidance.
On-Demand Access: Start and stop anytime — perfect for your schedule.
Downloadable Reference PDF: Practice with the exact image used in the class.

This class is ideal for beginner to intermediate oil painters looking to improve their shading technique and brush control. Even experienced artists will gain valuable practice with the nuanced art of fabric rendering.

By the end of this class you will have a stunning painting that showcases the softness and flow of real cloth — and the skills to use these techniques in all your future work.

Sign up now and elevate your oil painting skills today!