plate no. 9804

Cherries

oilCubismstill lifestill lifecherriesfruitlandscapebuildingstable

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive composition. Students will also learn to create depth through color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the objects and the landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then moving to the foreground objects.
step 03
Refine the shapes and add details to the buildings, trees, and fruit.
step 04
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Carefully define the edges of the objects and shapes.
step 06
Add details to the baskets, leaves, and fruit.
step 07
Adjust colors and values as needed to create a harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final details and touch-ups.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · green · white

secondary · brown · blue · orange

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow and blue with small amounts of white or brown. Create orange by mixing red and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques