{"product_id":"the-seven-layer-painting-technique-complete-still-life-workshop-pdf","title":"The Seven-Layer Painting Technique — Complete Still Life Workshop (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/6657\/6987\/files\/M8_Seven_Layer_Painting_Technique_SAMPLE_PDF_Pages_26-35.pdf?v=1789046368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block;box-sizing:border-box;background:#ffd814!important;color:#111820!important;border:2px solid #fcd200!important;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 22px;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eREAD THE FREE 10-PAGE SAMPLE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/cart\/54023634157915:1\" style=\"display:block;box-sizing:border-box;background:#ffa41c!important;color:#111820!important;border:2px solid #f28b00!important;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 22px;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:0.04em;\"\u003eBUY THE PDF — INSTANT DOWNLOAD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Classical Still Life Workshop from Drawing to Luminous Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant PDF download — buy directly from MATEART.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReceive the complete 81-page illustrated PDF in English. After payment, Shopify will email you a secure download link. This is a digital product only; no physical book or other item will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven layers. One complete painting. A clear purpose for every stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow oil painter and instructor Jan Matěják as he builds a luminous still life of grapes and a pomegranate, from the first drawing to the final reflections and water droplets. This M8 Academy workshop explains not just what to paint next, but what each layer must achieve before you move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a smooth painting surface and transfer a clear, economical drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish a light olive imprimatura and develop the value structure through three transparent umber underpaintings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse grisaille to build light, halftones, and form while preserving warm shadows beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce local color and temperature through two controlled color layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish translucent grape flesh from matte waxy bloom, and refine edges, reflections, water droplets, and focal details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize common mistakes, make targeted corrections, and know when each layer is ready for the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step explanations and painting-stage photographs cover all seven painted layers: one olive imprimatura, three umber underpaintings, one grisaille, and two color layers. The guide also includes materials and surface preparation, finished-painting analysis, troubleshooting, a studio checklist, and a glossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor oil painters who want a structured, contemporary classical workflow informed by Old Master practice. This is an illustrated PDF workshop, not a video course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e PDF · \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 pages including the cover · \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English · \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jan Matěják \/ M8 Academy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuild the structure first. Let color reveal it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for video instruction as well? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/courses\"\u003eoil painting video courses at M8 Academy\u003c\/a\u003e. These are separate workshops, not a video version of this PDF, and are purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MATEART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54023634157915,"sku":"M8-SEVEN-LAYER-PDF","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/6657\/6987\/files\/m8-seven-layer-painting-technique-cover.jpg?v=1789045604","url":"https:\/\/mateartacademy.com\/products\/the-seven-layer-painting-technique-complete-still-life-workshop-pdf","provider":"MATEART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}