plate no. 7317
Interieur with Still Life
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the scene.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas for the background, furniture, and objects.
- step 03
Refine the shapes and colors of the objects on the table, paying attention to their relationships.
- step 04
Add details like the dresser drawers, chair backs, and the pitcher's handle.
- step 05
Introduce subtle variations in color and value to create depth and interest.
- step 06
Define edges and add highlights to enhance the form of the objects.
- step 07
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments.
- step 08
Add the artist's signature.
color palette
primary · red · brown · yellow · white
secondary · blue · green · purple
Mix browns from red, yellow, and blue. Use white to lighten colors and create tints. Mix green from blue and yellow, and purple from red and blue.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·color mixing
- ·simplification
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking details
- →Getting bogged down in realism
- →Not simplifying shapes enough
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing
- →Ignoring the overall composition
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints (red, brown, yellow, white, blue, green)
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·easel
- ·rags
Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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