plate no. 9892

Corbeille de prunes et panier de fraises

oil, panelBaroquestill lifeplumsstrawberriesfruitbasketsleavesstill life

some experience helpful

This painting is a great exercise in rendering realistic fruit textures and capturing subtle color variations within a limited palette. Students will also practice creating depth through careful value control and understanding of light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the baskets and fruit.
step 02
Establish the background with a dark, muted tone.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the plums, strawberries, and peach, focusing on the overall color temperature.
step 04
Begin layering colors to create the rounded forms of the fruit, using highlights and shadows to define their shapes.
step 05
Add details to the baskets, carefully rendering the woven texture.
step 06
Paint the leaves, paying attention to their varied shapes and colors.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to enhance the realism of the fruit and baskets.
step 08
Add final details, such as the water droplets on the table.

color palette

primary · crimson red · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix various shades of red and purple for the plums, using white to create highlights and black to create shadows. Achieve the strawberry red by mixing crimson with a touch of yellow. The basket color is achieved by mixing yellow ochre and burnt umber.

techniques