Free narrated lesson how to paint a realistic still life of apples in a ceramic bowl using oils.

In this video, I demonstrate how to paint a realistic still life using oil paint from start to finish. I provide narration about my process along the way and go over all the basics of how to lay in an initial sketch, block out light and shadow, colors. I also go into detail on more advanced techniques of refining details, working with reflected light, and creating harmony in the painting with color. Along the way you'll be able to see my palate and all the colors I mix. For the most part, the painting is in real time, though I do speed things up that don't offer much value. Let me know what you think.
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[@sviatlanavasilevna304]

Браво, Алексей! Вы- талантище ❤❤❤😊😊😊 !!! Превосходный натюрморт. Картина Ваша лучше🤗❤, чем референс.

[@mariabohun6785]

I learn a lot from the narration and the demo.

[@davidzaborowski8783]

Keep making these longer videos. Very inspiring. Good work

[@indianahoosier5794]

Very nice. Yes, there are a few of us who prefer longer videos. Especially narrated/instruction videos. I'm transitioning from years of watercolor painting to oil painting and this has been helpful. Someday I hope to be as confident and aware as someone like you in painting with oils. Thank you...

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

I’m glad you find these helpful. Good luck in your oil journey

[@mariabohun6785]

Narration is excellent! Thank you.

[@brandycom1976]

Thank you for sharing. I did not skip ahead and I enjoyed the entire video. I look forward to more.

[@ursulakaboth5315]

Thank you for giving such great detail on working this painting, you make it so easy to fallow along. I'm a beginner at painting. Many years ago I was watching William Alexander and I tried and was doing ok fallowing along with him, until my EX was making fun of my painting that I gave up. I took it up again after I had Covid 19 3 years ago, my daughter inspired me with her painting she never had a lesson either and she is doing great. Any how, thank you I love the way you paint I watched it several times and have started to fallow along, I see my mistake, I placed my bowl even with the top line of where the table top or piece of wood begin, I will have to paint over that dark part to bring the bowl down a bit. I have the apples and the background painted in, apples are undercoated, that is as far as I got. I'm anxious to finish it I'm taking my time with it. Thank you and I'm happy I have found you on line.

[@nataliabushina2740]

Спасибо за палитру еще много раз! Волшебство!

[@elizabethprice4932]

A wonderfully useful tutorial!. I really appreciate the full, narrated version as the detail is very helpful.

[@susanlindblad234]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I'm so happy that you narrated it and made it full length, I'll definitely be painting this one. Thanks so much. Please do more narrated, full lessons.

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Glad you like it

[@kristanconnolly9600]

Thank you for the full length tutorial. It is great, please do more. Your explanations ( e.g. color mixing, light value and shading, texture etc.) make the tutorial a much more valuable learning experience than simply watching the many other videos that just show a high speed painting.

[@TopTenSite]

I didn't skip ahead, I promise. I was far too mesmerized and entertained to do that. In fact I didn't want it to end. The real time aspect, especially with the commentary, made this tutorial a genuine treasure. So much better than any time lapse video could ever be. PLEASE do more of these!

[@AuntDahlia1]

Only just ‚discovered‘ you and your wonderful work. I really enjoyed the demo and found your explanations really concise, clear and extremely helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time to put these together. XX

[@enayatkhalaf5898]

I am very pleased to hear your voice Alakcey very nice

[@pattibearup344]

Thank you for doing a real time lesson. I love to be able to see the full process, and it certainly isn't boring. It's very helpful to someone trying to learn; at least it is for me. I love the bowl and the painting turned out beautiful.

[@fr.Chrysostomos]

I don't know you personally my friend , but need to thank you for your help to all of us , especially to me , through your videos .People like you make our lives better . God bless you and your family . Many wishes from Greece . Looking forward to seeing new tutorials . Thanks again my friend .... Spyros.👍👍🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷👍👍👍

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Your comment makes me happy. Greetings from New Jersey.

[@indirabethapudi]

Absolutely loved it. It's nice to see the process in detail. Please do share more such videos.

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.

[@hilary729]

PLEASE do more of these videos. Not only are you a brilliant artist , you are such a great teacher. I didn’t skip ahead , not for a second. Your attention to detail is so helpful. The way you explain what you’re doing and why. It’s all so relevant to how I’m trying to paint at the moment. You are such a huge help. Thank you 😊

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

I’m really glad to hear it was helpful. Good job for not skipping ahead! Will do more of these as time allows.

[@MrMkbow]

definitely worth adding the commentary, viewers can always play it back at a faster speed. Really enjoyed viewing this lesson!

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

Wow!! This is a MOTHERLODE of ASMR triggers!!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Really? Cool.

[@lucilledeon9650]

I watched your entire video from start to finish. Your soft voice made it an easy way to past the hours while waiting for the final decision over who won this very divisive election. Thanks so much. I look forward to following you in the future.

[@adalbertoayllon2171]

I think it was perfect class, time and very helpful.

[@martinwall1536]

This is a great format, your narrated videos are the best out there, even the non narrated are very helpful.

[@tracymorris5635]

I find your narrated videos extremely helpful, especially when you detail the colours and how you are mixing them together and why. You have a methodical approach to painting which is so great. You are a wonderful, obviously talented artist and teacher with exactly the right balance of pace and information. Please don't change a thing!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

You’re so very kind. Glad you like my videos.

[@audreynolongerademocrat]

I loved your commentary. BTW, I watched the whole thing without any fast forwarding. I would absolutely appreciate more of the videos with full commentary. Questions: could you tell me some of the type of brushes and brands that you use? Also, which type of bristles do you prefer for which occasions?

[@alonabrinska4750]

You are great teacher🙏

[@natashaharrison9770]

So, great to follow you when you explain to everything..

[@rosemaryshort8683]

I loved this. I painted along with the video and now have a beautiful painting Thank you!

[@terrygreer2021]

Great video! Thank you. A lot of very useful tips! The narration is fantastic.

[@lindaburton1633]

This is the first narrated video of yours that I’ve watched. TERRIFIC!!! Please do more narrated ones. You are a great teacher, you explain things clearly and carefully as you paint. I’ve learned so much. I also love your description of how you acquired the piece of driftwood, and also the bloom on the apples when newly picked. 😄👍 I do wish you gave live lessons! 😊 Thank you!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you liked it, and it sounds like you watched the whole thing! Good job. I have two more narrated videos. Check em out.

[@lisalevan]

I loved this! I didn’t skip ahead and watched the whole thing. Thank you for the explanations and for taking the time to create longer content with this painting. Beautiful work. 🙏

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@AI-xs4fp]

The new format is just great and your voice is calm and soothing.

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thanks. Cheers.

[@burak5601]

Thanks a lot! That was such an inspiring and instructive video. You made me want to grab the brush and paint again and I think I will haha Ps: It also came to my attention that you answered every single comment! That’s such a wholesome thing to do, really appreciated it.

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Cheers!

[@StevenPomeroyRangerSteve]

The commentary is a big plus for me, thank you

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Thank you! Would love more of these full length tutorials! Great painting and teaching style!!!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kingahachula638]

hi Aleks, thank you so much for uploading the full lenght narrated videos. I love your art, and Im learning A LOT while painting along. It would be great if you had some sort of patreon page, I'd happily pay to get more tutorials like that. Cheers

[@virginiameier3646]

Thank you for a wonderful lesson. I love the painting and watched every minute of it. Still life paintings are my favorite and I hope you have more videos.

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you. Will do more of these.

[@rachelmontassier6670]

Merci beaucoup pour votre cours. Cordialement Rachel

[@vaibsdeeps]

Thank you. This is a very good format. I enjoyed it a lot and I didn’t skip to the end. Looking forward to more videos like this one

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Good to hear. Thank you.

[@trevorpass715]

watched it all wonderful av

[@udohelmts3884]

please do more those tutorials,they realy helpfull. nice work :-)

[@stephengreico2810]

Would absolutely love to see more videos in this format rather than timelapse for sure

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Great to hear.

[@philiptavella1856]

Another winner! Thanks for this tutorial it surely helps me to get a better understanding of highlights, color, shading, and a lot of other things. I'm glad you are talking in this video it does help a lot. Again thanks for sharing. Phil:)💖🎨👍

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@jennifergottliebel-azhari149]

Thank you

[@karigarmedia5421]

Verry nice,,dear artist,,,,,,great,,

[@marcaurele3115]

Leçon de peinture magistrale ! Bravo !!!

[@meraki_fine_art6427]

Thank you so much for sharing your art and the process of creating it. I love watching all of your videos but I particularly like them when narrated . 🙏🏻

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you. Glad you like them.

[@jeanrobinson5903]

I loved every minute of your tutorial , thank you so much . Jean

[@liadoron1678]

Wonderful video, I saw it through it all, thanks🙏🏻

[@jackstixrud6412]

I also love this format!! You are awesome!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you. I’m glad.

[@Adraganic]

Aleksey, absolutely beautiful painting. Thanks

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thanks man!

[@carolekinnear3221]

No, don't change a thing, your tutorial is amazingly thorough and very easy to follow along with. Very much appreciated! p.s what is ASMR triggers?

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Some people mentioned that my tutorials have ASMR triggers. I suppose they get the tingles when they hear the brush against canvas.

[@sookart]

Beautiful artwork! this is so wonderful and impressive~!!!👍

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you!

[@mona2242]

So glad I found you, & so grateful for this tutorial. Just what I needed. Would you please tell me the type & size of brushes used? Thank You!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Glad you liked the lesson. I used bristle brushes ranging from 1 to 10

[@manfredwiese7018]

Wonderfull to watch and listen to....what about florals ....thank you

[@k-pop123]

Your channel is so cool.😍❤️I envy you so much when I see your channel. 😍️

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thanks!

[@sonoart]

Fery nice.... 👍

[@lindaburton1633]

Hi. I commented before, but am now answering you final questions. I think your narrated and real time format is great. Please continue it! I want to copy (!) your detailed brushwork and your slow and patient painting style. Your commentary on shadows is so valuable. I would like to know more about the brushes you use. But I assume that the ones you use for detail at the end are small sable brushes, right? Also, when you first laid out your paints on your palette, it looked like you had old colors there.... Do you keep certain colors on your palette always? Thanks for all these great videos! 😊

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thanks for watching Linda, I'm glad you found it helpful. I use hog bristle brushes for the most part and then go in with a sable brush for the details. Regarding my palate, if I have colors that have not dried out, I keep them and use them again. Otherwise I scrape the dried out ones and put on new ones. It's more of an economy play than a technique.

[@ТатьянаИванова-т9ы2у]

SUPER 👍👍👍👍👍💖

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thank you!

[@lyndellclarkson1882]

Lovely tutorial, did you leave the under painting to dry before you started to put the lights and details on?

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

No, this is all one session.

[@ii-hc8ti]

Thank you Aleksey, great video. Can you share please what brand of paint do you use?

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Thanks. I use some Utrecht and Windsor & Newton

[@АллаБлизнякова]

Очень жаль, что не на русском, но буду пробовать написать этот сюжет, благодарю за видео.

[@dewarb8311]

Why is there no reflected light on timber from Apple or on the tip of bowl

[@efagnano]

could this be done in acrylic

[@alexanderhoffmann8368]

Aleksey ,MOLODEZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

Hahaha. Cpasibo

[@cerealrakist7360]

Omg ty ty ty

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

You’re welcome

[@annarossa8258]

Sarebbe utile che ci dicessero quante volte sospendono il dipinto per far asciugare la mano data..grazie

[@Коккозка]

Благодарю за поекрасное видео. Но очень бы хотелось услышать урок на русском).

[@jerrydevta8896]

What brushes are you using

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

It's a mix of different brands, but generally, I use hog bristle brushes for the initial lay in, and sable brushes for fine detail.

[@stephengreico2810]

You live in New York? Do you teach lessons?

[@alekseyvaynshteyn]

I live in Jersey. Sorry, I don't do live lessons.

[@حياتالحياتالحيات]

🙋‍♀️🌹💜👍👏🏿

[@nordbatiskaff]

Could you, please, to be so kind and translate this lesson to russian. Unfortunately, not all of your subscribers are understand english language. Thanks in advance.