plate no. 2518
Cellar interior
some experience helpful
This painting offers practice in creating depth using value and atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and tones.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the perspective of the room.
- step 02
Establish the darkest and lightest values to create a sense of depth.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of color, using a limited palette.
- step 04
Develop the details of the objects in the foreground, such as the pots and shelves.
- step 05
Soften the edges of objects in the background to create atmospheric perspective.
- step 06
Add highlights to indicate the light source from the window.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive image.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, yellow ochre, and white. Add small amounts of blue or sienna to adjust the temperature of the grays.
techniques
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·value studies
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the background.
- →Creating too much contrast in the background, which will flatten the image.
- →Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for visible brushstrokes.
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