plate no. 3300

Kroz prozor

Leonid Šejka, 1966

oilSurrealisminteriorstill lifeinteriortableobjectspaintingchair

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering textures and creating depth through layering and glazing. It also encourages exploration of surreal composition and symbolic object representation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the main objects and the background painting.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin wash of burnt umber and other earth tones to the canvas.
step 03
Begin blocking in the larger shapes and areas of color, such as the wall, table cloth, and background landscape.
step 04
Develop the textures of the objects on the table, using layering and dry brushing techniques to create depth and realism.
step 05
Paint the background painting, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective and subtle color variations.
step 06
Add details to the objects and background, refining the shapes and adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Glaze over the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of black. Use glazes of diluted colors to create depth and subtle color variations.

techniques