plate no. 1690

Interior with paintings

Iman Shaggag, 2020

pastel, paperImpressionismsketch and studyinteriorchairtablewindowflowersstill life

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing and layering with pastels to create a sense of depth and light. It will also improve observational skills in capturing the textures and forms of everyday 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 composition of the scene, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Establish the main light source and areas of shadow with light pastel strokes.
step 03
Begin layering colors, starting with the background and working towards the foreground.
step 04
Use short, broken strokes to build up texture and detail in the chair, table, and other objects.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the paper by layering different pastel shades.
step 06
Pay attention to the color temperature and how it changes across the scene.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of realism.
step 08
Blend colors softly with your fingers or a blending stump to create smooth transitions.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · red · blue · white

secondary · green · purple · brown

Mix browns and greens by layering blues and yellows with touches of red. Achieve the subtle variations in light by layering different shades of yellow and white.

techniques

·layering
·blending
·scumbling
·color mixing
·hatching

common pitfalls

→over-blending, resulting in muddy colors
→not establishing a clear light source
→getting proportions wrong in the initial sketch
→using too much pressure, making it hard to layer

materials

surface · pastel paper

required

·soft pastels
·pastel paper
·kneaded eraser
·fixative spray
·drawing board
·paper towels
·pencil

optional

·blending stumps
·sandpaper block
·workable fixative

Use a textured pastel paper to help the pastels adhere to the surface. Consider using a workable fixative to prevent smudging during the layering process.

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