- 1). Sketch an accurate line drawing of your blackberries. Do not be afraid of making mistakes as it is far easier to correct them with an eraser now than it will be to correct them with paint later. It is difficult, especially for beginners, to draw and paint objects they cannot physically see, which is why you need a photo or image to work from. Keep referring back to your original picture to maximize accuracy.
- 2). Mix crimson and blue paint together on your palette, and apply small brush strokes of this color to each segment on the left side of each berry. Paint each segment of the berry individually to ensure it is realistic. Begin in the corners of each segment, and gradually water down the paint as you work across the segment, keeping the edges moist. Do the same with the segments on the right side of each berry, but use crimson and ultramarine blue paint mixed together. This creates the underpainting. When you are done, leave the painting to dry completely.
- 3). Add tone to your blackberries by gently dabbing the segments on the left side of each berry with the crimson and ultramarine blue paint you mixed earlier. Begin in the corner, and water down the paint as you work over each segment. Soften each of the edges with a clean, moist brush. Do the same with the segments on the right side of each berry, but use the crimson and blue paint you mixed before. Wait for each segment to dry before moving on to the next one.
- 4). Paint in between all of the segments on each berry with crimson paint, using a thin paint brush, to create depth and texture. Leave this to dry.
- 5). Add highlights to the segments of the berry. Using a thin paint brush, use white paint to show where the light hits. Often, these highlights will only be on one side of each berry, so do not paint highlights on every segment as this will reduce accuracy.
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