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Strawberry Step-By-Step:

Step 1:  A very quick underpainting using Raw Umber & White.

Step 2:  Starting to block in the small details within the strawberry. Blocking in the color to the background and table.

Step 3:  Started blocking in the color for the strawberry using the colors Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, plus black and white.

Step 4:  Step four is basically glazing in a layer of color to the strawberry, background & table.  This step is repeated several times until satisfied with color.

Step 5:  Start to work in the highlights and reflective lighting in order to create the dimples on the strawberry.

Step 6:  I repeat the same method I did for step five, and I start to brighten the highlights a bit more.  I glaze a layer of dark red to enhance the shadow.  Also, I start the first layer of color on the seeds.  This step is repeated several times in order to get the color to the level of completion.  Lastly, I finish up with the details, which would include highlighting the seeds and the leaves, and applying another layer of color on the background and table.

Finished painting: "Single Strawberry" oil/panel, 5" x 5" by George A. Gonzalez

This painting is available through our Etsy shop!  https://www.etsy.com/shop/gonzalezstudiosart

This is a step-by-step demonstration of my approach to painting, and it is my introduction into the blog-o-sphere. Please be patient with me, as I learn the process, from painting to demonstration to posting. This is all new to me (well, not the painting part). - George

 

Step 1: Underpainting. I used Ultramarine Blue, Raw Umber, & White

 
Step 2:  I use the same color scheme for step 2.  I also start the designs in the marble, and add color to the table.

 
Step 3:  Another layer of color to the background and the marble is added.  The stages in which I work the marble are going to be to apply what I see as the designs in the back, and then start the ones in the middle, and work my way towards the front designs of the marble.

 
Step 4:  Adding another layer of color to the background and table.  Also, before starting the designs, I glaze a darker layer of color inside the marble, enhance the middle designs, and begin the process of the next layer on the designs.

 
Step 5:  I add another layer of color to background, table, and marble.  I begin the color for the front designs of the marble.

 
Step 6:  I finish off the background and the table.  Reinforce all the lights and shadows within the marble and the designs.  Enhance the details.  Lastly, I add reflective lighting and finish the highlights.

All step-by-step demo paintings are available for purchase at $150 each, on our Etsy site!