How to Paint a Floral Still Life in Oils

Discover the timeless beauty of floral still life painting in this engaging oil painting workshop with Stephanie Linden. Students will learn how to create a rich, traditional floral composition while exploring the classic “fat over lean” or “thin to thick” painting method used by master oil painters for generations.

Stephanie will guide you step by step through the process of building a successful oil painting, from the initial sketch and underpainting to layering color, and luminous details. While traditional oil painting techniques can often feel intimidating, this class is designed to make the process approachable, enjoyable, and easy to understand for artists of all experience levels.

Through demonstrations, personalized instruction, and hands-on practice, students will gain confidence working with oils while learning how to achieve depth, harmony, and realism in a floral still life painting.

What You’ll Learn:

• The fundamentals of traditional floral still life painting
• How to use the “fat over lean” (thin to thick) oil painting process
• Techniques for layering oils successfully and safely
• Building depth, color harmony, and realistic form
• Brushwork, blending, and composition techniques
• How to create light, atmosphere, and texture in floral subjects

Why You’ll Love It:

• Step-by-step instruction in a welcoming environment
• Traditional oil painting techniques made simple and approachable
• Perfect for beginners while still valuable for experienced painters
• Individual guidance to help develop your personal style
• Leave with a beautiful floral still life painting and stronger oil painting skills

Whether you are new to oils or looking to refine your technique, this class offers a fun and rewarding way to explore traditional still life painting with confidence and creativity.