plate no. 9380

Filiżanka Herbaty (wizyta)

Józef Pankiewicz, 1922

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismgenre paintingfiguresinteriortabletea setbookshelfflowers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in an interior setting. Students will also learn to simplify complex patterns and details into expressive brushstrokes.

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 figures and the table.
step 02
Establish the background colors and values, starting with the bookshelf and the wall.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures' clothing and skin tones, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Begin adding details to the table setting, including the tea set, plates, and tablecloth.
step 05
Develop the floral patterns on the woman's dress, using small, expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the facial features and details of the figures, focusing on capturing their expressions.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the colors, values, and details.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson · titanium white

Mix various shades of black and blue to create the dark tones in the clothing. Use white to lighten the skin tones and create highlights. Mix red and yellow to create the warm tones in the tablecloth and background.

techniques