plate no. 1764

Farm Interior, Skotta in Bærum

oil, canvasNaturalismgenre paintinginteriorfigurewindowfurnitureroombasket

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting light and shadow within an interior space and creating a sense of depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle nuances of a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, furniture, and windows.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin refining the colors of the walls, floor, and furniture, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone.
step 04
Develop the figure, focusing on the folds of the clothing and the subtle details of the face and hands.
step 05
Paint the window and the view outside, using lighter and brighter colors to create a sense of depth.
step 06
Add details to the basket and other objects in the room, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting the values and colors as needed to create a harmonious and balanced image.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of secondary colors. Use raw umber and white for the walls, adding touches of burnt sienna for warmth. Mix sap green with white and a touch of yellow ochre for the outdoor view.

techniques

·underpainting
·scumbling
·glazing
·dry brushing
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors that are too saturated.
→Ignoring the subtle shifts in color temperature.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (raw umber, titanium white, burnt sienna, yellow ochre, sap green, ivory black)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette knife
·rags