Cherry Jubilee

Feeling discouraged because my last few paintings were disappointments, I decided to get back to basics with some simple tutorials with straightforward subjects. This is Will Kemp's Beginners Acrylic Still Life Painting Techniques Youtube tutorial of a single cherry. Just what I needed to get back on track. It worked! I feel better already. Sometimes a little success goes a long way.

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas Board

I followed the tutorial pretty much exactly, so if you're curious about what paints and techniques I used, or want to try this little gem for yourself, check out the tutorial link above. I think I was getting ahead of myself and tackling subject matter that I wasn't ready for. So for the next while I will paint simple subjects, preferably single objects.

Valuable Lessons Learned Today:

• If you get discouraged with your work, try something simple that you are sure to succeed at. 
• Red plus orange with a touch of white makes somewhat lighter red.