Downloadable PDF lesson
This yummy-looking cheeseburger, piled high with colorful toppings, is just begging to be painted, and my detailed step-by-step tutorial will show you how! I’ve included everything you need to know, from roughing in the pencil sketch to painting the sesame seed bun. It’s fun and easy when you take it one step at a time, but I’m warning you…by the time you finish, you’ll be firing up the grill for dinner!
This lesson has been a huge hit in my live classes, and I find that, without exception, everyone is successful with it. It’s fun and colorful, and my detailed instructions show you specific techniques for painting each and every part of this loaded burger. I love seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces when they step back and take a look at what they’ve painted – they can’t believe how real their cheeseburger sketches look!
The techniques shown in this lesson, like lifting, blending, smudging, and glazing, are ones that can be applied to painting other subjects as well, and practicing important skills with a fun subject like this makes learning feel like play.
Here’s what the lesson covers:
- How to block in a drawing to get the proportions right from the beginning
- How to achieve line width variation in your ink drawing
- Specific colors to use for each element of the sketch
- How to paint those tiny little sesame seeds without painting around each one!
- How to glaze layers of watercolor for depth and dimension
- Techniques for indicating texture
- How to blend and soften brush strokes with a damp brush
- How to add just the right amount of detail to achieve a look that's realistic but sketchy
What's included...
This downloadable lesson offers clear, easy-to-understand, step-by-step written instructions for drawing and painting a cheeseburger piled high with toppings and a sesame seed bun PLUS…
- a materials list that explains exactly what you'll need to paint the example
- specific color recommendations for each step of the painting process
- a high-resolution reference photo
- additional information about my favorite sketching tools and materials
- a chance to enjoy a cheeseburger that has zero calories! 🙂
This lesson is 18 pages long.
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FAQ
Purchased lessons are yours to keep forever. You can view them in the course player or download them to your computer.
Students of all skill levels can benefit from this lesson, but some basic experience with drawing and painting will be helpful.
The tutorial includes a complete list of materials for painting the example, but feel free to use whatever drawing and watercolor supplies you already have on hand.
Yes! My Watercolor Essentials video course was designed for just this purpose. In it I demonstrate all the techniques that are referenced in my written lessons.
