plate no. 3574

Fat Kitchen

oil, panelBaroquegenre paintingfigureskitchenfoodinteriortablefireplace

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in complex poses and understanding how to create depth using atmospheric perspective and value changes. It also provides practice in capturing the textures of various objects in a dimly lit environment.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light charcoal sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures and objects.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of burnt umber and raw sienna.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to build up the darker areas, paying attention to the shadows cast by the figures and objects.
step 04
Gradually add more detail to the figures, focusing on their expressions and gestures.
step 05
Introduce local colors, starting with the warmer tones and gradually adding cooler hues.
step 06
Refine the details of the objects in the kitchen, such as the pots, pans, and food, paying attention to their textures and reflections.
step 07
Add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black

secondary · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red light

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing burnt umber and raw sienna with small amounts of yellow ochre and white. Use ivory black sparingly to create deep shadows. Mix red with umber for flesh tones.

techniques

·underpainting
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Getting lost in the details too early.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·oil paints (burnt umber, raw sienna, ivory black, yellow ochre, titanium white, cadmium red light)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette knife