plate no. 2743

Interieur Jaune

Carlos Nadal, 1980

oilFauvisminteriorinteriorroomfigurefurniturewindowmirror

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve warm and cool tones, and practice loose, expressive brushwork to capture the essence of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition on the canvas, focusing on the placement of furniture and the figure.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and walls using thinned paint.
step 03
Establish the main light source and begin to define the shadows and highlights on the furniture and figure.
step 04
Add details to the furniture, such as the chair, table, and mirror, using thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figure, focusing on capturing the light and shadow on the white coat.
step 06
Develop the details in the window and mirror reflections, using lighter and brighter colors.
step 07
Add the rug and other small details, such as the flowers and artwork on the walls.
step 08
Refine the painting with final touches and adjustments to the colors and values.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · viridian

Mix yellow ochre with small amounts of ultramarine blue to create the various shades of the walls. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix burnt umber with red to create browns for the rug and furniture.

techniques