Color Matching and Mixing: How to accurately mix watercolor paints to match the subtle shades and tones found in the white jug, the peach, and the textured cloth

Texture Representation: Techniques for capturing different textures, from the smoothness of the jug's ceramic to the fuzziness of the peach skin and the soft, woven pattern of the clothMake 4 sketches practicing various techniques – from blending and layering to scumbling and feathering

Light and Shadow: Understanding light sources to create realistic shadows and highlights that give the still life dimension and form

Composition and Balance: How to arrange the elements in a still life to create a balanced and visually appealing composition

Dynamic Lighting and Drapery: Capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow on the ballerina's dress and the subtleties of fabric folds

Anatomical Grace: Techniques for rendering the human figure in a pose, emphasizing the elegance and fluidity of the ballerina’s form