plate no. 7303

Pecanje

Omer Mujadžić, 1928

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguresinteriorcarpetfurnitureroomcat

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in an interior setting and capturing the atmosphere through loose brushwork and color washes. Students will also learn to simplify complex patterns and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and the room's basic structure, paying attention to proportions and placement.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of diluted yellow ochre or raw sienna to the entire canvas as an underpainting.
step 03
Block in the main color masses for the figures, furniture, and carpet, using slightly darker values than the final colors.
step 04
Begin adding details to the figures' clothing and faces, using small brushstrokes and subtle color variations.
step 05
Develop the patterns on the carpet and furniture, simplifying the details and focusing on the overall impression.
step 06
Add shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension, paying attention to the light source.
step 07
Refine the edges and details, using a dry brush to create texture and soften the transitions.
step 08
Add the final touches, such as the cat and the details on the table, to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of complementary colors. Use thin washes of color to create depth and atmosphere.

techniques

·dry brush
·color washing
·scumbling
·broken color
·simplified detail

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Failing to establish a clear light source.
→Getting lost in the complexity of the patterns and textures.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, raw sienna, burnt sienna, titanium white, ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, ivory black)
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·linseed oil
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette
·palette knife
·rags