plate no. 3092
Frouzette And Her Father
Raoul Dufy, 1906
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and practice applying color in blocks to create form. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to add texture and interest.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: figures, table, furniture, and window.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and then the larger forms.
- step 03
Add the mid-tones and shadows to define the shapes further.
- step 04
Introduce the brighter colors and highlights, focusing on the light source.
- step 05
Refine the details of the figures and the objects on the table.
- step 06
Add visible brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest.
- step 07
Adjust colors and values to achieve the desired mood and atmosphere.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights.
color palette
primary · red · green · blue · brown
secondary · white · yellow · purple
Mix browns from red, blue, and yellow. Achieve the pinks by mixing red and white. Use blue and white for the window.
techniques
- ·blocking
- ·color mixing
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·simplification
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the original.
- →Not paying attention to the relationships between colors and values.
- →Using too much detail in the background.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 16x20
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·Round brushes (various sizes)
- ·Flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
- ·Linseed oil or acrylic medium
optional
- ·Easel
- ·Apron
- ·Reference photo print
Use a limited palette of colors to simplify the mixing process. Consider using a toned canvas to create a more unified color scheme.
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