plate no. 7189
Domestic Interior, Wissant
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow in an interior scene, as well as creating a sense of depth and atmosphere using pastel techniques.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and main objects.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying broad strokes of pastel to the background and walls.
- step 03
Define the light source and begin to build up the highlights and shadows on the figures and objects.
- step 04
Work on the details of the faces and clothing, paying attention to the folds and textures.
- step 05
Add details to the furniture and other objects in the room, using short, broken strokes of pastel.
- step 06
Refine the edges and contours of the figures and objects to create a sense of depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add final touches of light and shadow to enhance the overall atmosphere of the painting.
- step 08
Softly blend areas to create a hazy, dreamlike effect.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · white · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt sienna · grey · black
Mix blues and umbers with white to create the muted tones of the walls. Use ochre and sienna for the warm highlights on the figures and furniture.
techniques
- ·pastel blending
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·hatching
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →over-blending, losing the texture of the pastel
- →making the colors too saturated
- →not establishing a clear light source
- →getting the proportions of the figures wrong
materials
surface · pastel paper
required
- ·soft pastels
- ·pastel paper
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·fixative spray
- ·drawing board
- ·paper towels
- ·ruler
optional
- ·pastel pencils
- ·tortillions
- ·workable fixative
Use a textured pastel paper to allow the pastel to adhere well. Consider using a toned paper to help establish the overall color scheme.
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