How to Paint a Bowl of Grapes in Oil

b Class Description

Join me in this in-depth still life painting class where we take on the challenge of painting juicy, light-filled grapes nestled in a rich bamboo bowl. Using oil paints, you’ll learn a variety of techniques that will give your painting extraordinary depth, realism, and harmony—all while keeping the composition bold and beautifully simple.

This class is designed to help beginner to intermediate artists build confidence with realism and master painting translucent subjects in dramatic lighting.

During the Class You Will Learn:

🎨 How to mix your own black to unify the color palette and enhance the realism
🍇 Two different techniques for painting realistic grapes—choose the one that suits your style
🥣 How to paint the natural sheen and curve of a bamboo bowl
🕶️ How to work with highlights and shadows to make grapes look 3D and juicy
🧵 How to suggest the look of a soft tablecloth beneath the bowl
🧠 Tips to keep your painting balanced and your grapes well-structured in the bowl

What You’ll Gain From This Class:

🧰 Realistic Techniques Made Simple: Whether you’re new to still life or refining your skills, you’ll gain practical methods for tackling glossy, round objects.
🖌️ Studio-Style Instruction: Learn the techniques I use in my own professional work, broken down into manageable steps with real-time demonstrations.
💡 Skills You Can Build On: The lessons in this class will help you in future still life projects, especially when dealing with glass, fruit, or highly reflective surfaces.

Grow Your Painting Confidence:

This still life is perfect if you’re looking to advance your control over subtle light shifts, smooth gradients, and the illusion of transparency. It’s also a great exercise in limited palette painting and balancing simplicity with realism.

Let’s make your next still life shine—join me and paint this vibrant bowl of grapes today!