plate no. 8164

Bodegón Del Pan

Maria Blanchard, 1920

oil, canvasCubismstill lifestill lifetablewarecubismgeometricfood

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to break down complex forms into geometric shapes and use color to define planes and create depth. It also provides practice in color mixing and achieving smooth, blended transitions within defined shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition of the still life, focusing on the geometric forms.
step 02
Divide the objects into distinct planes and sections, simplifying the forms further.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the darkest values.
step 04
Mix and apply the mid-tones, carefully blending the edges where necessary to create smooth transitions.
step 05
Add the highlights and lightest values to define the forms and create contrast.
step 06
Refine the edges of the shapes, ensuring they are clean and precise.
step 07
Add any final details, such as the lines in the background or the reflections on the objects.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments to the colors, values, or shapes.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ivory black · gray

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt umber with small amounts of blue, red, or yellow. Achieve the blues by mixing ultramarine with white and small amounts of black for darker tones. The grays are made by mixing black and white.

techniques