LARGER than LIFE Pomegranate!!! Painting a Still Life in Oils / Chiaroscuro

Today I'm in the studio painting the subtle, yet striking beauty of the humble pomegranate! This demonstration is all about the use of light and shade ( chiaroscuro) placing particular emphasis on tonal values. I will be using oil paint, brushes and palette knifes.
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[@joannschoenleber813]

Wow that is awesome painting!! But I absolutely love your border collie eating fresh veggies in your garden !!👍🤩😎

[@curtstanfield3206]

I'm speechless...it's beyond words. Bravo

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Curt! Cheers mate :-)

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Fab work of art Richard xx

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Debbie! Cheers!

[@gerardhardy400]

superb painting and a joy to watch!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks!

[@cheryly.596]

Wow! The close up of the pomegranate is so gorgeous!

[@lynnefoulkes2212]

Breath taking, I just love this painting Richard. Wonderful.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Lynne!

[@rtk3543]

Beautiful colours and textures Richard, enjoyed watching this one. Thanks .

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Very welcome RTK!!!

[@chantalrochon3566]

Painting with a sock🎉 love it❤. Your channel is very helpful and inspiring. Thank you 😊

[@louelle8653]

Amazing and beautiful 🙏

[@helenaglazunova]

Великолепно!!! Изумительно!!! Никогда не повторимо!!! Браво, Ричард!!! 🤩👏👏👏🌹🖌

[@donnathomas9437]

Beautiful as always, Richard. Your paints are outstanding.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Donna! Glad you like them!

[@Nikki_Holland]

What a beautiful painting Richard. I really enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing your talents

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are very welcome Nikki!!!

[@yolandalobban289]

Gorgeous!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you! 😊

[@alexfelker1348]

Your work is absolutely powerful and awesome chap! What a pleasure it is to watch you creating and giving life to such beautiful paintings. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Alex 😀

[@marlainenorkum5732]

Good morning from Toronto Canada. I’m amazed with your work, excellent! I could watch you paint for hours. Thanks so much for your videos and wealth of information. Blessings

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much Marlaine!

[@janatpa1]

Inspiring as always. Luv to watch you paint. You are the only person I know who makes painting such a joy. Keep them coming 😀👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Wow, thank you Jan! Really appreciate!

[@gwenritch]

thanks for sharing! you make it look so easy! beautiful

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

My pleasure Gwen😊

[@rayeaglenz]

Hi Richard, great to see you again, another stunning painting, looks like you also enjoy gardening 👍😊

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Ray! Yes I do!

[@ThomasFisherArt]

So well painted.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Thomas, Much appreciated!!!

[@chrisbull3838]

Love the way you paint. Very inspirational.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much Chris!

[@SuperMaria47]

Beautiful paint Richard,and excellent work

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you enjoyed it Maria!!!

[@lizday8140]

Those close-ups get me every time! The surprises of color and their layering are just like found gold. Blessings from Texas!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks Liz, glad you like them! Cheers :-)

[@mohamedabdoola1159]

Realism mixed with impressionism on a platform of impasto...Classically Brilliant!👌🏼 ATB from South Africa mate

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Really appreciate, thanks Mohamed!!!

[@user-uk3xd8dk3o]

Wow, this is incredibly beautiful, truly picturesque

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you like!!!

[@lindabonomi7274]

Unbelievable...so beautiful

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Linda! Cheers!

[@BayWeli]

Beautiful painting! Love how you translated the still life into a big expressive and realistic painting! Lovely brush strokes! 😊

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much JoJo Art Studio!

[@lisecardinal3879]

Beautiful painting! 👍🤩😍

[@susanhepburn6040]

So 'simple' and yet so majestic! The way you've capured those translucent, jewel-like seeds is just wonderful! I do love that chiaroscuro way of painting still-lifes. Thank you so much.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Susan! Cheers!

[@131dyana]

I love watching your work. Thank you.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you too Dyana!

[@olgachirokova7278]

Special thank you for replying to everyone, you are very talented and have a big heart, Richard! Bravo

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

My pleasure Olga! I appreciate Your compliments :-)

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Beautiful!! Love that awesome pomegranate!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Jackie, thanks for watching!

[@pattywickson9046]

Great work 🙌

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much 😀

[@javierpo4321]

Fantastic. I'm so happy seeing your videos. Thank you Richard. A fan from Spain

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey Javier, many thanks 🎨👍😊

[@giovannisiano574]

Masterfully executed! Congratulations!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Awesome, thank you Giovanni!

[@denistudeladelsaz5913]

Desde Valencia España 🇪🇦. ....PRECIOSOS CUADROS ! UN ARTISTA ! GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR !!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey, muchas gracias

[@catherinemcgraw9039]

Richard the pomegranate is fabulous she really is the star ⭐ of your show. Colours dark to light are masterly placed. Thank you so much. Your videos are so helpful and encouraging to your viewers. As I write this comment on 10 December 21 I wish you and your family and all watching your wonderful paintings A peaceful healthy Christmas.

[@RobboJ30]

Your close-ups never fail to astonish me. Beautiful mark making and use of colour. Thank you 🙏🏼 Jill.R 🇬🇧

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Jill!

[@artistpatriciavandennieuwe6057]

You successfully captured the honesty and humbleness of that gorgeous pomegranate- exquisite!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey cheers, thanks!!!

[@donshaffer9733]

Very nice painting.. You are amazing!!!!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Don😀

[@hazelcoate9203]

wow, this is fantastic, great combination of brush and pallet knife, very well done, you are very talented! master of the pallet knife and brush !

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Hazel! Cheers :-)

[@stefaniarisciotti7689]

The inspiration of the pomegranate is beautiful Richard!!!!!......brought some freshness and good humor; its true color willshine over time......Ciao 👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it Stefania!!!

[@AlonzoTheArmless]

You're not only an amazing painter, you're a terrific teacher. It's not easy to talk about your process while you're doing it, and you kept the painting interesting to watch and listen to the entire time. The end result is stunning. I wish I could take lessons in person from you.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are so welcome Alonzo! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cannabisresistance6757]

This is real art 👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey cheers!!!

[@carlametcalfe4342]

Incredible

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks!!!

[@patriziawood3817]

I would be terrified of trying this on such a big scale, but you do it seamlessly and beautifully......thank you for the priveledge of watching....thank you

[@gautambarua3404]

Fantastic painting and all shown in real-time without unnecessary music.It actually felt like I had been to your studio and watched you paint for the whole time.A valuable learning experience. Thanks so much. Keep doing more.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much!

[@pattywickson9046]

This painting really is a cracka, awesome piece of work mate. Watched it a second time . Love it.🔥👌👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Patty 😀 Glad you're enjoying my videos!!!

[@ramonhurtadocabezas]

Maravilloso , en todos los sentidos. Resuelves con una gran maestría .

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks 🙏

[@pascalbutin6123]

La classe!!!monsieur richard

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey merci!

[@daikayll1897]

The dance between abstract and realism is so skilfull Richard. I could live with that painting without ever getting familiar or bored of it. Brilliant stuff , thankyou . Hwyl from Wales.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thank you , much appreciated!

[@karmb]

Well, you surely are a true artist who eliminates the hyper realism but STILL providing enough detail by means of paint strokes and mixes, satisfying the viewer with that artistic story you bear in mind. Great Works Richard, big thumbs up from MALTA EU👌

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jomahart899]

FANTASTIC!! I call it the "jewelled fruit" because those pips look like jewels to me. I love how you create the image of realism - from a distance! ❤❤

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Much appreciated!

[@alpal1966]

Amazing

[@billmcgavin142]

Hi Richard, brilliant lesson. you gave us so many tips and advice. The best I've heard in any lesson. I've watched this a few times and still get more out of it. Cool painting and someone's going to cherish that. Good crop of spuds, mine not so good this year. All the best, take care...Bill

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Bill, glad it was helpful! Yes, I have had plenty of spuds this season!!! Cheers :-)

[@vocalpro]

Man in a broken world, this brings such peace and contribution. I have zero interest in painting because I'm a musician, but I love watching it happen. The way you present the Aussie outback with your accent makes me feel so at home. Its like Bob Ross meets Steve Irwin meets the commentary of the boxing day test. I'll buy one of your works one day. Thanks for choosing to put yourself out there on KZbin mate.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

That's fantastic! I'm happy that you're getting so much out of my channel!!! Cheers for the positive feedback :-)

[@woollen1]

Боб Росс учит рисовать картинки но не учит писать шедевры

[@lorrainesaliba5469]

Hi Richard ! Just two words to describe this painting.....Mind Blowing !! I am totally blown away by it ! Well done and sincere Thank You as I have a great time watching you attack this massive canvas to create this fantastic work of art ! I loved the clips of your lovely dog and garden ! Never a dull moment in the whole video ! Cheers to you Richard ! Stay safe . Sending my warmest regards from Malta....Lorraine 🤗🎨👏👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Lorraine for the fantastic feedback! Cheers :-)

[@photopaul99]

fantastic Richard really enjoyed the painting and the garden is looking good as well.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

G'day Paul, glad you enjoyed both the painting and garden!!!

[@photopaul99]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 did you grow the pomegranate, that would be impressive

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@photopaul99 Hey Paul, yes I did! I have heaps of fruit trees! Love living off the land!!!

[@D33PFUTURE]

my friend you're a fanbloodytastically creative soul, watched a dozen of your vids, i am fully inspired, watch this space!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers! welcome aboard!

[@D33PFUTURE]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 I follow you on Instagram, you can see the start of my painting journey there also @_alisutton Regards Richard

[@lvr2704]

Watching you paint that inspired me halfway through to go paint my own still life!! My late husband's shearing handpiece! Now I'm on a roll and going to do more... Not quite as big as yours though lol! I did come back and watch the rest...great work! So thanks Richard for sharing this...and your garden looks very productive too!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks Lynley! Happy Still Life Painting 🎨👍😊

[@ashokjani2891]

Amazing and inspiring art work.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much 😀

[@denisesmith9618]

Hello from New York; I love your style and your positivity. I'm jealous of not being able to spend more time at my easel. Much appreciated for posting such a beauty. The world needs to be a pretty one. 🥰

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much!

[@anaperrier2637]

Estupendo, ha representado la auténtica esencia de una granada.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Fantástico, realmente aprecio!

[@Frankie_000]

GRANDE !!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Obrigado!

[@NoOneAndNotYou]

Wonderful, thank you !!!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Welcome Sarah!

[@samueldaffa942]

Hello Richard. I am a portrait and still life painter. I enjoy it but it is a hard work and it takes a lot of time. Your approach of impressionism is fantastic and it makes things so easy and relaxing for me. You are teaching me a lot and I started practicing your system and it still needs a lot of practice. Thank you very much.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks Samuel! Glad my videos help you!!!

[@joellelayani1118]

Fantastic fruit 👍🌞 😮

[@europeanroyalty4778]

Beautiful Richard, once again. The colours, the thick luscious paint, just stunning. If Richard Musgrave Evan's can't inspire people to use pallette knives, then stick to your brushes people because no one can. Thanks Richard. I'm always fascinated to hear people's story of how they came to be artist's, schooling ect. If you have the time one day maybe a short video on your art journey?

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks! Could do that!

[@osmosismary-leeresinator5272]

Hello Richard, What a completely sublime composition this is, you’ve really captured the beauty in the fruit it’s really wonderful! I always adore your work and the way you approach everything you do, watching you in the garden was wonderful too! Thank you for sharing your time and your amazing life with us, it’s always a pleasure to see you work experience a moment from your own amazing perspective. Thank you ✨❤️✨

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Many thanks! So glad you enjoy my videos!!!

[@osmosismary-leeresinator5272]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 Always do Richard, you’re the best!! Kindest regards Mary x

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@osmosismary-leeresinator5272 Cheers :-)

[@osmosismary-leeresinator5272]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 Anytime :-)

[@SvetaMyak]

Super!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

😊

[@litoangelo8391]

Nice work.👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@natalianatalia8168]

Очень красиво,мощьная работа,сочность превосходна!!! Такие мастер-классы понятны и прекрасны!!! Огромное спасибо!!!!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Привет, спасибо! Очень признателен !!!

[@michaelmcewan432]

Excellent work again 😁

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks!!!

[@theheronhero125]

Although a rare occurrence, I absolutely love your still lifes.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers, thanks!!!

[@marybenitez7993]

Genial!! Thanks

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you liked it Mary!

[@denistudeladelsaz5913]

Que bonito bodegón!! color de la granada perfecto !! .... Lo del calcetín muy gracioso 😅😅😅😅😅

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

¡Hey gracias! El calcetín si !!!

[@johnmorgan5495]

Nice paint x

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Glad you like it John, cheers :-)

[@dandansapainting]

Great your work

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you Dandan Sa Painting!

[@debbiesheridan3334]

Amazing. Keep safe!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you! Will do!

[@dk15098]

Oh so beautiful Richard❤️❤️ Love from india

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey many thanks!

[@lulukgaleryartnew]

Good, good, good idea, Ilike

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much!

[@CosMosArtistry2016]

G'day my friend. Outback on a bench. Same techniques of tone and colour, deftly brought to life. Enjoying a cup of hot, black tea and watching the drama unfold. Crikey Richard, you leave the observer full and yet wanting more. Keep safe mate. Cheers, Rich

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

That's fantastic Rich! Glad you're enjoying!!!

[@a.anthonycapoccia6102]

Very good. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you 👍

[@horrorfan24]

Richard's work is simply phenomenal and I love watching you paint. However, there are two other big advantages to these videos. 1. Richard has a very calm, relaxing voice which always helps to relax me (especially given these very stressful, anxious times) 2. Richard has such a friendly, warm personality that it's like spending and hour or so with a good mate, when he uploads one of these videos. Thank you for all the hard work you put into making these videos. They are an absolute pleasure to watch. Also, again your work is simply amazing and I love watching you create such amazing art.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks! I really appreciate your wonderful feedback!!! Cheers :-)

[@annszot7932]

I dabble a bit in watercolors. I have felt intimated to try oils. It’s truly awesome watching your live process at work . I will use artificial light more often now to create a more definite light direction ( projection?) . Anyway, I was admiring your rough brush & rag usage vs my more illustrative ‘hung up on detail’ style. I’m forever trying to loosen up! Thanks for inspiration. ❤️🎨

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

You are so welcome Ann, glad you got so much out of my video! Cheers :-)

[@robertradocha6871]

Woooow Sooooo very very wonderful 💞💞🎨🎨🎨 and very best regards from Salzburg Austria 😊😊🎨

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you so much Robert 😀

[@robertradocha6871]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 😊😊🏵🌺💞💞🎨🎨🎨

[@artistpatriciavandennieuwe6057]

I suppose the key to a good still life is the shadow light on the subject - easier said than done. Every time I try for some reason I produce cubism. Thanks for explaining it well for me, now I have to consider specialised lighting to get it right. Thank you Richard.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

I does have a lot to do with lighting and composition, but natural light can be quite affective!!!

[@PIXARTRA]

Wonderful, I just want to go and paint some fruit now.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cool Anne! Happy Painting!!!

[@tarponjohn]

You are magic 💕👌🏽👍👍👍

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks!!!

[@tarponjohn]

I’ve been pottering around with paint for some years Mostly just to relax, or try to relax, but your wonderful lessons got me doing some good stuff. You make it look easier than it is, the blade and your craftsmanship 🙏🏻

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

@@tarponjohn Fantastic! Glad to have inspired you 🙂

[@benardgilles5796]

très beau résultat, hello de France

[@helenrivers7345]

Oh Richard!!! I’ve just enrolled in Art Classes after years if “feeling my way”. We are looking at still life...which I felt was so very....STILL. Your pomegranate is popping! Oh those seeds, they feel so juicy, they make me salivate. I’m in my late 60s and your work inspires me and fills me with energy. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Wonderful Helen! Thank you and happy painting!!!

[@petertaylor2502]

Hi Richard, I am beginning to think there are three of you, one doing superb filming, one cooking(love your food choices) on the river, building camp etc. and one doing exciting vibrant paintings.......Triplets? Best wishes Peter

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thanks so much Peter! I do enjoy all three!!! Cheers :-)

[@BrentWalterSmith]

Great video man. I used a bunch of your tips from this video this morning and it really helped out. I struggle with loading my palette with all kinds of different colors and get overwhelmed with mixing. But on my latest piece I used the exact colors as you and it really paid off. Less stress. I see you use a ton of oil paint on your palette. Do you buy cans of oil paint? When you finish a painting and have left over paint, do you put it back in to use in the future? Great attitude and energy. Keep it up!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

That's great, a simple palette works well! I buy paint in tins and put any clean paint back in the tins at the end of the painting session. Glad you enjoyed, happy painting!!!

[@michaelmcewan432]

Keen gardener

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Absolutely!!!

[@zatoichi1501]

Великолепно !!!.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

очень признателен

[@trubre5565]

The lowly pomegranate raised to a masterpiece before our very eyes. Fabulous!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Hey thanks, I really appreciate!

[@pattypage9543]

This piece is stunning! I started out painting large and scaled way down to get practice. But, you have inspired me to go back to large. I have had a still life arranged and have been procrasting on the start. I know now it's because it needs to be large. Can you share how you prepare the board for painting. I have had problems with warping.

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Cheers Patty! Happy Painting!!! I use a clear sealer and then three coats of gesso!

[@nakedanunnaki4432]

Howzit Richard. Very beatiful! However, I'm as curious as a cat in a barn. Your hat. Do you ever take it off, like when you have a shower or swim in one of them outback rivers? Its not glued on is it? 😁

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Yes and yes! I do try to take it off occasionally, but unfortunately it is glued!!! :-)

[@nakedanunnaki4432]

@@richardmusgrave-evans9886 😆😆😆 great artist with great sense of humour..... 👍👍👍👍 How about a shot video re who you are? Eg, did u like school - (obviously a math geek, I mean, aren't all artist polymath? ), when did u start painting, did u do art school..... I recon you know what to tell us all. Thanks for churning out all your beautiful art 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇

[@user-xh6zl4qv1o]

Hello frend, good job !

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Thank you very much!!!

[@dawndruid]

Quite a haul of the potatoes!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

Lol, yes!

[@michaelmcewan432]

You should paint your collie dog!

[@richardmusgrave-evans9886]

I have thought of it! Cheers :-)

[@alicelohr9937]

KLASSE