plate no. 1391

Interior with a green tiled stove

oilRealisminteriorinteriordoorstovechairwallfurniture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice creating a sense of depth and perspective in an interior space, as well as mixing subtle color variations to depict light and shadow on the walls and objects.

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 and perspective lines of the room, door, stove, and chairs.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the walls and floor, using thin washes.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth, especially around the door and stove.
step 04
Mix the greens for the stove, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone and color.
step 05
Paint the door and chairs, adding details like the door handle and chair backs.
step 06
Refine the details of the stove, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of form.
step 07
Add the small framed pictures on the walls.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the values and colors to create a cohesive and realistic scene.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black

Mix the wall color by adding small amounts of raw umber and ivory black to titanium white. Achieve the green of the stove by mixing sap green with raw umber and titanium white for highlights.

techniques