plate no. 4167

Renaissance

Sergey Belik, 2014

oilMagic Realismstill lifestill lifevasesfruittableclothwindowsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering form with subtle value changes and understanding how light interacts with different surfaces. It also provides practice in creating depth through atmospheric perspective in the background.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the vases, fruit bowl, and windows.
step 02
Block in the background with dark tones, gradually lightening towards the horizon line in the windows.
step 03
Establish the base color of the tablecloth and indicate the major folds and shadows.
step 04
Begin painting the vases, focusing on capturing the subtle shifts in value to create a sense of volume and form.
step 05
Paint the oranges, paying attention to the highlights and shadows to create a rounded appearance.
step 06
Refine the details of the window scene, including the sky, clouds, and distant landscape.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the realism and depth of the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium orange

secondary · alizarin crimson · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, blue, and umber. Use alizarin crimson and burnt umber to create the reddish-brown tones of the one vase. Mix orange and white to create the highlights on the oranges.

techniques