plate no. 1467

Berry Nature

acrylicSurrealismlandscapefruittreeseyeflowerslandscapesurreal

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in layering colors to create depth and form, and in rendering organic shapes with loose, expressive brushstrokes. Students will develop skills in color mixing and creating a surreal composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the background with diluted washes of browns and oranges.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the fruit and the eye with base colors.
step 04
Add layers of color to the fruit, building up highlights and shadows.
step 05
Paint the details of the eye, focusing on the iris and pupil.
step 06
Render the trees with vertical strokes, varying the color slightly.
step 07
Add the flowers and leaves, paying attention to their shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · sap green · yellow ochre

Mix browns by combining burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Achieve pinks by mixing cadmium red and titanium white. Create greens by mixing sap green and yellow ochre.

techniques