e-Video CLASS - How to use Cast Shadows to Create Depth in Still Life

How to Paint Cast Shadows

Online Painting Class

How to Paint Cast Shadows to Create Depth in Still Life Painting

Discover the illusion of three dimension. Understand the properties of simple and complex shadows and how they affect the illusion of space.

In still life painting, shadows create a sense of space and depth. It is all about creating an illusion. In these two painting exercises, students will discover how shadows add three dimensional depth to a two dimensional surface.

There is so much to learn about still life painting when it comes to painting shadows. Artists must consider several things, such as light direction, amount and quality of light, and the temperature of the light source.

Join instructors Susan Abdella and Sharon Hamilton as they describe and demonstrate the tricks and painting techniques for painting realistic cast shadows. 

Complete two still life paintings - Daisy Still Life and Orange Still life

• Registration is ongoing, students may register for this class at anytime.
• Once you have purchased the class you will receive a confrmation email and you can enter the classroom immediately. Look out for the email.
• Taught using DecoArt Traditions Artists pigments
• Students have unlimited access to the course materials.
• Students work along at their own pace, so you can relax and take your time.

How is the class taught?

The class is taught with painting videos, step by step text lessons and there are several open class forums where you can upload your work in progress to check with the teachers, or ask for feedback. Teacher support is unlimited.

You have the Best Seat In the House!

The up-close video instruction allows you to see every detail and you can rewind as often as you wish. Paint at anytime in your schedule, the classroom is open 24/7.

Learn to make your painting look more dimensional and realistic! Learn the basics of painting Cast Shadows!!