plate no. 2134

Interior (My Workshop)

Vasile Dobrian, 1959

oilPost-Impressionisminteriorinteriorflowersscreenstoolroomfurniture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and practice layering colors to create depth and texture. It also provides an opportunity to explore color relationships and create a harmonious composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the room, including the screen, stool, and furniture.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the floor, walls, screen panels, and stool.
step 03
Add the details of the screen frame and the door frame using a contrasting color.
step 04
Paint the vase and the general shape of the flowers, focusing on color masses.
step 05
Add details to the flowers, using small brushstrokes to suggest individual blooms.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows on the stool, vase, and floor to create depth.
step 07
Add any final details and adjust colors as needed.
step 08
Allow to dry and consider a varnish.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · dark green · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · white · magenta · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns by combining burnt sienna and ultramarine blue.

techniques