Juicy Apples

Bring apples to life on paper with watercolor!

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to explore texture, color, and light while creating realistic fruits.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to:

• Build the composition with a thoughtful sketch and planning process
• Paint detailed leaves with natural texture, tonal values, and veins
• Create realistic twigs and stems that connect the elements seamlessly
• Apply multiple layers of color to apples, achieving depth, shadows, and highlights
• Add subtle textures, indentations, and finishing touches to make apples pop
• Use lifting techniques and gouache to refine edges, reflected light, and highlights

This project is perfect for beginners looking to explore watercolor layering and texture, as well as intermediate painters wanting to refine their skills in creating realistic fruits. By the end of the class, you’ll have a polished, eye-catching painting with lively colors, convincing textures, and a natural 3D effect.

Whether you’re painting for fun or building a portfolio, this tutorial will give you the confidence to tackle realistic subjects and enjoy the creative process.

What you get:

• 14 videos (total duration 2 hours 11 min.) that you can download (or stream) and watch at your own pace.
• A PDF file listing all the art supplies used in the tutorial.
• Line drawings in various sizes to make starting easy and stress-free.
• A JPG of the finished painting for your reference.
• Work-in-progress photos to guide you along the way.