LESSON 2

Paint an apple in nine tonal values

In this second video tutorial, we’ll paint an apple using only nine tonal values. This method will help you create a realistic painting while learning how to build your artwork from dark to light.

You’ll learn how to paint a realistic apple by breaking down a reference photo into nine distinct tonal values. Toon will guide you through the entire process step by step, showing you how to apply each value effectively.

By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have created a highly realistic apple and gained a deeper understanding of how to use tonal values to enhance your painting skills.

Essential materials

  • Acrylic paint in lamp black (702) and titanium white (105)
  • Flat brush (example link)
  • Acrylic paper
  • Marker
  • Pencil
  • Palette
  • Palette knife
  • Water bucket
  • Paper towel
  • Outlines reference photo (Download here)

Let's get started

Let’s get started! Follow the instructions and create your first artwork using tonal values.