plate no. 4675

Family Portrait, II

Florine Stettheimer, 1933

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)genre paintingfiguresflowersarchitectureinteriorcurtainslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating flat planes of color, and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also encourages experimentation with unconventional color combinations and perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of figures, flowers, and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background sky and sea.
step 03
Add the main colors of the figures' clothing and the flowers, keeping the tones relatively flat.
step 04
Define the architectural details and the patterns on the floor and curtains.
step 05
Refine the shapes and details of the figures, adding subtle shading and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the flowers, focusing on the petals and centers.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to match the original painting.
step 08
Add final details and touch-ups.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · cadmium red · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · rose madder · viridian green · ivory black

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky and sea. Use red and white to create the pinks in the flowers. Mix yellow ochre with white and a touch of red for the yellow areas.

techniques