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Do you find yourself spending hours arranging objects for a still life…
…only to end up with a composition that feels lifeless and disconnected?
Maybe you’ve tried to replicate the techniques of artists you admire…
…but your paintings still lack that professional polish and “wow” factor.
I get it.
It’s frustrating to invest so much time and effort into a painting, only to feel disappointed with the final result.
At one point, I even started to question my skills as an artist.
My paintings always looked “off,” and for the life of me, I just couldn’t figure out why!
I wondered if I was missing some crucial piece of knowledge that was holding me back.
Turned out my gut feeling was right.
The truth is, creating a captivating still life isn’t just about choosing the right objects or having flawless brushwork.
It’s about understanding how to compose those objects in a way that creates interest, harmony, and a clear path for the viewer’s eye to follow.
And it’s about knowing how to use color effectively, even with a limited palette, to achieve stunning results.
Without a strong underlying structure and a masterful command of color, even the most beautifully rendered details can fall flat.
But here’s the good news…
Mastering composition and color doesn’t have to be complicated.
With the right guidance and a proven system, you can learn to see and paint the world in a whole new way.
Introducing Kevin Macpherson’s The Magic Grid: Still Life — the third volume in his game-changing series. It will transform your still lifes from flat to fabulous.
Developed over Kevin’s 40-year career as a master painter and instructor, the Magic Grid is a simple yet powerful tool that will guide you in every aspect of the painting process, from initial arrangement to final brushstroke.
But that’s not all.
This video gives you a detailed look behind the scenes at how Kevin creates his masterpieces!
In this video, Kevin also shares his groundbreaking approach to using a limited palette of just three colors plus white and neutral grays to achieve a full spectrum of color harmony.
By combining the Magic Grid with this unique limited palette strategy, you’ll learn to:
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When it comes to mastering the art of still life painting, few artists are as qualified to guide you as Kevin Macpherson.
With a career spanning over 40 years, Kevin has established himself as one of America’s most accomplished impressionist painters, known for his ability to infuse his works with captivating light and color.
Kevin’s impressive accolades speak to his mastery of the craft.
He’s a Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, a Master in the American Impressionist Society, and a Master in the California Art Club.
As a highly sought-after instructor, Kevin has taught workshops around the globe, sharing his insights with students in more than 35 countries.
But Kevin’s expertise goes beyond just technical skill.
He’s also a gifted communicator, able to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons.
He’s authored four bestselling books on painting, including Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color and Landscape Painting Inside and Out.
His teaching methods have been featured in numerous instructional videos and even a 13-part PBS television series, Passport and Palette.
What sets Kevin apart as an instructor is his passion for helping artists at all levels find their unique voice. He believes painting should be a joyful, exploratory process, not a rigid adherence to rules.
His Magic Grid limited palette method is a perfect example of this philosophy in action — it provides a structured framework that still allows for plenty of individual creativity and expression.
In this exclusive video, you’ll have the rare opportunity to learn directly from a master artist who has honed his craft over a lifetime.
Kevin’s warm, encouraging teaching style will inspire you to push your boundaries and discover new possibilities in your still life paintings.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the most respected names in the art world!
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In this comprehensive video, Kevin Macpherson shares his signature “Magic Grid” limited palette method for creating still life paintings that are rich with color, light, and captivating compositions.
The Magic Grid is a smart approach to composition that Kevin has developed and refined over his decades-long career.
It serves as a structured yet flexible framework that allows you to make more informed decisions at every stage of the painting process, from initial setup to final details.
In The Magic Grid: Still Life, you’ll watch as Kevin walks you through every step of creating a stunning floral still life from start to finish.
Along the way, he’ll demystify the process of composing with the Magic Grid, sharing valuable tips and techniques for:
Once you master the “grid,” creating stunning still lifes will be much easier!
But this video is about so much more than just technical instruction.
Kevin’s honest, open approach to teaching will inspire you to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the artistic process.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to think abstractly and translate your unique vision onto the canvas.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced painter seeking to take your still lifes to the next level, The Magic Grid: Still Life offers a treasure trove of insights and inspiration.
By the end of this video, you’ll have all the tools you need to approach any still life with confidence and creativity.
Don’t settle for still lifes that fail to capture the beauty and essence of your subjects.
Let Kevin Macpherson guide you to a new level of mastery and self-expression in your paintings!
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PART 1: Introduction
Discover how the Magic Grid will transform your painting experience and elevate your skills to new heights. In this introduction, Kevin shares his passion for the Magic Grid and its potential to help you understand composition, color, value, and the decision-making process of painting with greater ease and clarity. By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a solid foundation for the transformative journey ahead.
Understanding the Magic Grid
Gain a deep understanding of the Magic Grid as Kevin demonstrates how to create and use this powerful tool. Learn to construct a grid, enabling you to explore composition in a simplified, systematic approach. Discover how the grid’s intersections and divisions can guide you in creating engaging and dynamic paintings. With this knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to apply the Magic Grid to your own artistic process, unlocking new possibilities for creative expression.
Understanding Color Contractions
Revolutionize your perception of the world by learning to see it as a mosaic of shapes, colors, and values. In this chapter, Kevin guides you through the process of breaking down your subject into a mosaic of two-dimensional puzzle pieces. By mastering this technique, you’ll be able to create paintings that appear three-dimensional and avoid the common pitfalls of blending. This new way of seeing and applying color will elevate your paintings to a professional level.
Part 2: Painting the Still Life
Introduction & Creating Your Still Life
Learn the secrets to crafting captivating still life arrangements as Kevin shares his process for selecting and combining objects. Discover how to choose elements with diverse shapes, colors, textures, and surfaces to create a visually appealing composition. Gain insights into the use of dominant colors, accents, negative spaces, and lighting to evoke a sense of harmony and depth. By applying these principles, you’ll be able to create still life paintings that are both technically sound and emotionally resonant.
Draw the Still Life on the Grid
Master the art of translating your still life arrangement onto the Magic Grid. In this chapter, Kevin demonstrates how to use the grid as a foundation for drawing, helping you to simplify complex shapes, create pleasing negative spaces, and establish balance and rhythm in your composition. Learn to trust your instincts as you feel your way through the initial placement of objects, then refine your drawing for accuracy. By harnessing the power of the Magic Grid, you’ll create compositions that effectively lead the viewer’s eye through your painting.
The Limited Palette
Experience the liberation and creative growth that comes from working with a limited palette. Kevin shares his approach to using fewer colors, focusing on how constraints can actually enhance your decision-making process and deepen your understanding of color relationships. Using an unconventional, unique combination of colors, you’ll discover techniques for balancing and manipulating your limited palette to achieve a full range of hues and tones. By embracing this challenge, you’ll become the director of your painting, developing a stronger command over color and a more intentional approach to your work.
The Big Picture
Establish a solid foundation for your painting as Kevin guides you through the process of blocking in large masses of color. Learn to prioritize the overall composition and color harmony, keeping your brushwork clean and loose. Discover how to tackle the challenges of creating the illusion of blue using just black and white, and explore techniques for achieving brighter yellows and greens without relying on those specific colors. By building your painting as a whole, you’ll create a cohesive and impactful piece that demonstrates your growth as an artist. The color lessons in this chapter cannot be missed!
Build It Up
Take your painting to the next level as you learn to refine and develop your initial block-in. Kevin shares tips on approaching your work with fresh eyes and demonstrates how to gradually carve smaller shapes and details into your larger masses. Discover the power of negative-shape painting, suggestive brushwork, and strategic color placement in creating a compelling composition. By asking thoughtful questions about each brushstroke and its relationship to the whole, you’ll create paintings that are both harmonious and full of life.
Develop the Painting
Dive deeper into the nuances of painting as Kevin shares his insights on the impact of each brushstroke. Learn the importance of being selective and intentional with your marks, balancing unity and variety within your composition. Discover how to use edges, textures, and abstract shapes to guide the viewer’s eye and infuse your backgrounds with energy. By observing the world around you with an artist’s eye and applying the Magic Grid principles, you’ll develop the skills to create stunning, detailed paintings that captivate your audience.
Refine the Painting
Witness the transformation of your painting as you apply the finishing touches under Kevin’s guidance. Learn how to simplify reflections, create an interesting environment, and evaluate your work against the challenges and goals you set for yourself. Discover the satisfaction of successfully employing a unique limited palette and the joy of pushing your artistic boundaries. By the end of this chapter, you’ll have a completed painting that showcases your growth and mastery of the Magic Grid method, ready to inspire and delight viewers.
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Kevin explains every step as he paints, making learning easier and more fun!
Create Dynamic Compositions with the Magic Grid
The “Magic Grid” is the foundation of Kevin’s approach to still life painting, and in this video, you’ll learn how to harness its power to create compositions that are both unified and dynamic. Kevin walks you through the process of constructing a grid on your canvas, using simple mathematical proportions to create a pleasing sense of balance and harmony.
But the real magic happens when you start to place your objects within this grid. You’ll discover how to use the intersections and divisions of the grid to guide your placement, creating a sense of movement and flow that leads the viewer’s eye through the painting. Kevin shares his tips for using the grid to create interesting negative spaces, establish dominant shapes and colors, and link elements together in unexpected ways.
Simplify Complex Shapes into Bold, Graphic Forms
One of the challenges of still life painting is how to translate the complexity of real-world objects into a simplified, painterly language. In this video, Kevin demonstrates his approach to seeing objects as abstract shapes and colors, breaking them down into their essential elements.
You’ll learn how to use a viewfinder to isolate and simplify shapes, looking for the big, graphic forms that will make your painting read with clarity and impact. Kevin shares his tips for finding the “mosaic” of light and shadow within each object, and how to use this to create a sense of volume and depth.
By learning to see your subject as a collection of abstract shapes, you’ll be able to create paintings that are both true to life and artistically expressive. Kevin’s approach will help you break free from the tyranny of details and focus on the big, bold statements that make a painting come alive.
Achieve Color Harmony with a Unique Limited Palette
One of the most surprising and inspiring aspects of this video is Kevin’s approach to color. Using an unconventional palette of just three colors plus neutral grays, he demonstrates how to mix and layer hues to create a full range of color relationships that are both harmonious and expressive.
You’ll learn Kevin’s tips for creating a sense of light and shadow using warm and cool tones, and how to use color temperature to create depth and dimension in your paintings. He shares his insights on mixing grays and neutrals to unify your palette and create a sense of atmosphere and mood.
By working with a limited palette, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of color theory and how to use it to create paintings that are both cohesive and emotionally resonant. Kevin’s approach will give you the confidence to experiment with color in new and exciting ways, pushing your work to new levels of sophistication and impact.
✅ Discover Kevin Macpherson’s signature “Magic Grid” limited palette method for creating compositions that are dynamic, balanced, and full of visual interest…
✅ Discover how to use the grid to guide your placement of objects, colors, and values for maximum impact and harmony…
✅ Gain confidence in your ability to simplify complex subjects into bold, graphic shapes that read with clarity and power…
✅ Master the art of color mixing with a unique limited palette of just three colors plus white and neutral grays, and learn how to create a full spectrum of hues and color relationships…
✅ Understand how to use color temperature, value, and saturation to create depth, dimension, and luminosity in your paintings…
✅ Discover Kevin’s tips for creating a sense of light and shadow, atmosphere, and mood in your still lifes…
✅ Learn how to use expressive brushwork to enhance the surface quality and emotional impact of your paintings…
✅ Gain insight into Kevin’s thought process and artistic philosophy as he shares his approach to each stage of the painting process…
✅ Understand the importance of taking breaks and recharging your creative energy to maintain a fresh perspective on your work…
✅ Discover how to infuse your still lifes with a sense of story, emotion, and personal meaning that will resonate with viewers…
✅ PLUS: Learn the secrets to evaluate your own work with a critical eye, identifying areas for improvement and celebrating your successes…
…and so much more!
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If you’ve ever felt stuck in your still life compositions, limited by traditional rules…
...or if you’re an artist who’s yearning to break free and truly express yourself on canvas…
...then you’ve already made a choice by reading this far.
You’re not just looking for another painting course; you’re seeking a transformation, a new way of seeing and capturing the world around you.
With Kevin Macpherson’s The Magic Grid: Still Life, you’re not just learning techniques, you’re embracing a whole new artistic identity.
Soon, you’ll become an artist who understands how to create dynamic, engaging compositions...
…an artist who can capture the essence of a still life with both technical skill and emotional resonance.
This isn’t just a course; it’s a journey to becoming the artist who paints not just with proficiency but with passion.
Don’t forget…
Very few instructors have the level of experience or teaching prowess Kevin Macpherson has.
You can go back to what you’ve been doing — struggling with compositions that feel flat or lifeless, despite your best efforts...
OR...
You can shortcut your way to becoming a better version of yourself as an artist with Kevin Macpherson’s game-changing Magic Grid limited palette method.
You don’t even have to think or figure things out — just listen and absorb information while you follow along.
In just one sitting, you’re going to discover how to create successful still life paintings that command attention and admiration.
Furthermore, if you can’t attend one of Kevin’s in-person workshops, this video is the next best thing.
It’s like having him as your personal, “in-house” instructor you can revisit over and over again — without spending an extra penny.
Plus, you’ll get to see all the materials Kevin uses, so you won’t waste money on the wrong supplies.
It’s a shortcut to what works, so you can focus on painting instead of spending time figuring out what to buy or what to do!
Once you unlock the secrets of the Magic Grid, there’s no limit to the stunning still lifes you can create!
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Disclaimer
Results require practice and dedication. The techniques taught in this video need to be studied and implemented consistently to achieve improvement in your paintings. Individual results will vary based on experience level and amount of practice.
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