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Oil Painting Techniques – Part 07: Painting Glass Using Color and Reflection with Helen Van Wyk

Part 7 of 15 Title:
Painting the Bottle: Capturing Color and Reflection

Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNmFUNddYNcbfLPUr_MGmYVfCz-lTvRg0

Full Lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/live/TllTFUmJ1as

Length:
8 minutes 5 seconds

In this segment, Helen Van Wyk explores the intricate process of painting a glass bottle, focusing on the interplay of colors and reflections. She begins by mixing crock color with green to depict the back part of the glass, adjusting tones for accuracy. As she observes the distorted views of objects through the bottle, she emphasizes the importance of highlighting appealing elements while ignoring the unlovely. Helen demonstrates how to overlap colors for a more dynamic effect, explaining the significance of light and shadow on non-reflective surfaces. This section highlights her approach to capturing the essence of the bottle while maintaining a cohesive development in the overall still life composition.

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