plate no. 3013

Botella Y Frutero Sobre Una Mesa

Maria Blanchard, 1918

oil, canvasCubismstill lifestill lifebottlefruittablebowlgeometric shapes

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students understand color blocking and how to simplify complex forms into geometric shapes. It also provides practice in creating a balanced composition using abstract elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and outlines of the objects (bottle, fruit bowl, table) onto the canvas.
step 02
Divide the background into geometric sections as seen in the reference image.
step 03
Begin filling in the largest color blocks with flat, even tones.
step 04
Mix the specific colors for each section, paying attention to subtle variations in hue and value.
step 05
Refine the edges of the shapes, ensuring clean lines and distinct separations between colors.
step 06
Add details to the fruit and bottle, maintaining the geometric style.
step 07
Check the overall balance and composition, making adjustments as needed.
step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely.

color palette

primary · yellow · green · red · blue

secondary · brown · black · white · grey

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue, adjust with white for lighter shades. Browns can be achieved by mixing red, yellow, and blue in varying proportions. Use white to create tints and black to create shades.

techniques