plate no. 2072

Room

Olga Rozanova, 1915

oilCubisminteriorcurtainwindowbottlestill lifegeometric shapesinterior

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand how to break down complex subjects into geometric forms and explore limited color palettes to create a cohesive composition. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic geometric shapes and their placement on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background.
step 03
Define the shapes of the curtain, window, and other objects with more precise lines.
step 04
Add the striped pattern to the background and the details on the curtain.
step 05
Mix and apply the various shades of blue, brown, yellow, and green.
step 06
Paint the black bottle and window frame.
step 07
Refine the edges and details of each shape.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · black

Mix various shades of blue by adding white or raw umber. Create the brown hues by mixing raw umber with small amounts of yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Achieve the green by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques