plate no. 8292

Doors

Roman Selsky, 1932

oilPost-Impressionisminteriorinteriordoorflowerscabinetlightshadow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color temperature and how light affects colors, as well as practice creating depth through overlapping shapes and varying brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the doors, cabinet, and flowers.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the green wall, the yellow light, the brown floor, and the blue door.
step 03
Begin refining the colors, paying attention to the subtle shifts in hue and value caused by the light.
step 04
Add details to the flowers and vase, using small brushstrokes to capture their form.
step 05
Work on the shadows, using darker values of the surrounding colors to create depth.
step 06
Refine the edges of the shapes, softening some and sharpening others to create visual interest.
step 07
Add texture to the floor and walls using visible brushstrokes.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

primary · yellow · green · blue · brown

secondary · red · white · grey

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue with small amounts of brown or black to adjust the value. Achieve the yellow light by mixing yellow with white and a touch of orange. Create the blue door by mixing blue with white and a hint of purple.

techniques