Trompe L'Oeil lesson #1

Trompe L'Oeil is proving to be one of the most difficult things I have ever tried to learn. I have had to start from the basics again. Using shadow and light to create dimension is one of the first things that I had to learn again. It is essential in creating depth. Below is a painting where all I did was try to create an outward tile and the hole it goes in. It is not  perfect structurally, but I  learned the importance of light and shadow.

practice in shading for Trompe L'Oeil

Painting 2 alla prima- Hummingbirds at dawn

"Hummingbirds at dawn
alla prima /painting 2

Oil on canvas

by Kimberlie Grady

contrast enhanced to show iridescence

close up to show impasto technique