plate no. 7765

Lapin et casserole rouge

Bernard Buffet, 1948

oilExpressionismstill liferabbitpotonionsstill lifetablebackground

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating texture with visible brushstrokes and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in limited color palette mixing and creating a sense of depth through layering.

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 rabbit, pot, onions, table, and background grid.
step 02
Block in the background with a light, warm beige color, using visible brushstrokes.
step 03
Add the grid lines with a darker beige/brown, using a ruler for straight lines.
step 04
Paint the table surface with a medium brown, blending slightly.
step 05
Block in the rabbit with a dark brown, paying attention to the simplified form and highlights.
step 06
Paint the pot with a base of red, adding highlights and shadows to create volume.
step 07
Add the onions with light green and white, using quick, expressive strokes.
step 08
Refine details and add final touches to enhance texture and depth.

color palette

primary · beige · brown · red

secondary · white · green

Achieve the beige tones by mixing white with small amounts of brown and yellow. Create variations in brown by adding small amounts of red or black. The red for the pot can be brightened with a touch of yellow or darkened with brown.

techniques

·dry brushing
·scumbling
·simplified form representation
·limited palette mixing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking details and losing the expressive brushstrokes.
→Creating colors that are too saturated.
→Failing to simplify forms and making the composition too complex.
→Not paying attention to the grid structure in the background.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·ruler

Using a slightly textured canvas can enhance the effect of the visible brushstrokes. Acrylics are a good option for beginners due to their fast drying time.

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