plate no. 7756
Mateando en la cocina
suitable for beginners
This painting is great for practicing layering colors with crayons and creating depth through subtle shading. Students can also learn about composition and how to arrange objects in a visually appealing way.
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
Begin layering the background colors, starting with the lightest tones.
- step 03
Gradually build up the darker values in the background, paying attention to the tile grid.
- step 04
Move on to the objects on the table, starting with the teapot and bread.
- step 05
Layer colors to create the form and volume of each object.
- step 06
Add details like the spout of the teapot and the crust of the bread.
- step 07
Define the shadows to ground the objects and create depth.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
color palette
primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · gray · white
secondary · black · brown · orange
Mix burnt sienna with white for lighter areas, and add black or brown for darker shadows. Use yellow ochre for the bread and tiles, mixing with white for highlights.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·hatching
- ·scumbling
- ·value shading
common pitfalls
- →Applying too much pressure with the crayons, resulting in a waxy buildup.
- →Not layering colors gradually, leading to a flat and lifeless appearance.
- →Ignoring the importance of shadows, which can flatten the composition.
- →Overworking the details, which can make the painting look stiff and unnatural.
materials
surface · fiberboard
required
- ·Crayon set (various browns, yellows, grays, white, black)
- ·Fiberboard or heavy paper
- ·Eraser
- ·Pencil
- ·Blending stump or tortillon
- ·Fixative spray
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·ruler
Experiment with different brands of crayons to find the ones you prefer. Fiberboard provides a good surface for layering crayons.
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