Despite the grape's smooth skin, there is a lot of colour variation, and achieving it’s dusty texture is surprisingly simple. In this lesson I will guide you through the sketching diagram and the block-in stage, and finally the finishing details and texture which will give this painting a realistic look.

Difficulty: Beginner
Panel Size: 8 x 8 inches
Brushes used in this lesson: Michael James Smith Professional Brush Set, Series 11 Domed Mop Blender Brush, Series 2 Pointed Size 4.
Painting surface used in this lesson: Artists Exhibition Panel

Oil Paints:
Alazarin Crimson
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Yellow Light
Dioxazine Purple
Ivory Black
French Ultra Marine
Titanium White