Still Life I

  • Basic composition for still life
  • Monochomatic paintings
  • Understand basic layering for textures

Meet your instructor

Jeffrey Watts

Jeffrey Watts is the founder of Watts Atelier of the Arts. He is a contemporary American artist known for his expressive and painterly style, particularly in figurative work, landscapes, and still life. Influenced by masters like Nicolai Fechin, his art often showcases dynamic brushwork and a keen eye for light and form.

Course Materials

This course will use oil painting materials. For a list of all materials used in this course, visit the materials page.

Course Lessons

1. One Object: Burnt Umber Pickout Part I
2. One Object: Burnt Umber Pickout Part II
3. Two Objects: Burnt Umber Pickout Part I
4. Two Objects: Burnt Umber Pickout Part II
5. Three Objects: Burnt Umber Pickout Part I
6. Three Objects: Burnt Umber Pickout Part II
7. One Object: Burnt Umber and White
8. Two Objects: Burnt Umber & White Part I
9. Two Objects: Burnt Umber & White Part II
10. Three Objects: Burnt Umber & White Part I
11. Three Objects: Burnt Umber & White Part II
12. Three Objects: Burnt Umber & White Part III
13. One Object: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part I
14. One Object: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part II
15. Two Objects: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part I
16. Two Objects: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part II
17. Three Objects: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part I
18. Three Objects: Phthalo Blue, Black, & White Part II