plate no. 9480

Morning

Boris Kustodiev, 1910

oil, canvasRealismgenre paintingfigureinteriorbabymotherflowersdomestic scene

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a domestic setting, capturing light and shadow on skin tones, and rendering textures of fabrics and water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes: the figures, the tub, and key background elements.
step 02
Establish the background colors first, focusing on the overall tones of the wallpaper and curtains.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Start refining the skin tones, using subtle color variations to create a sense of depth and volume.
step 05
Add details to the clothing, focusing on the folds and wrinkles to convey the fabric's texture.
step 06
Work on the details of the tub and the water, capturing the reflections and highlights.
step 07
Refine the background elements, adding details to the flowers and furniture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · cadmium red · viridian

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Achieve skin tones by mixing white, yellow ochre, and a touch of red. Use viridian and white for the green curtains, and mix burnt umber with blue for the darker areas of the furniture.

techniques