Autumn Still Life - Grades 5-6

Autumn Still Life - Grades 5-6

In this tutorial you will create a composition of an autumn still life. Observe different pumpkins and squash shapes before starting your pencil sketch. Learn how to overlap and sketch to create the illusion of roundness making your shapes look more 3D. Paint in layers using the wet on wet technique to create shadows and highlights in your painting. Add salt to add texture.

Materials used:
11 x 14 watercolor or multimedia paper, pencil, eraser, watercolors, medium and small brush, water, salt.

Autumn Still Life - Grades 5-6
  • Autumn Still Life - Grades 5-6

    In this tutorial you will create a composition of an autumn still life. Observe different pumpkins and squash shapes before starting your pencil sketch. Learn how to overlap and sketch to create the illusion of roundness making your shapes look more 3D. Paint in layers using the wet on wet techni...