plate no. 4648
Lilies and Lemons
Mary Fedden, 2007
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex shapes and understanding color relationships in a still life setting. Students will also practice creating texture with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the still life.
- step 02
Block in the background and the main areas of color for each object.
- step 03
Refine the shapes and add details to the flowers, lemons, and other objects.
- step 04
Add the stripes to the bowl and the pattern to the gourd.
- step 05
Develop the shadows and highlights to create depth.
- step 06
Add the details on the bottles.
- step 07
Create the texture of the tablecloth with visible brushstrokes.
- step 08
Add final details and adjustments.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · burnt umber · sap green · cadmium yellow light
Mix various shades of yellow by combining yellow ochre, cadmium yellow light, and titanium white. Create the browns by mixing burnt umber with black and white for different values.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·simplifying shapes
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the shapes
- →Using too much detail
- →Not paying attention to the color relationships
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes (#2, #4, #6)
- ·flat brush (#6, #8)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
optional
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing. Consider using a textured canvas to enhance the brushstroke effect.
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