September by Prudence Heward

plate no. 3510

September

Prudence Heward, 1938

oilExpressionismstill lifefruitfoliagestill lifeleavesplantsberries

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and form, as well as practicing expressive brushstrokes to capture texture and movement.

technical profile

palette complexity

3

brushwork visibility

4

value contrast

3

compositional simplicity

3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of green and brown.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the fruit and foliage with base colors.
step 04
Begin layering colors to define the forms and create highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the leaves and berries, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 06
Refine the edges and blend colors to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Let dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining sap green, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Achieve the fruit colors by blending alizarin crimson, cadmium yellow, and burnt umber. Use white to lighten colors for highlights.

techniques

·layering
·blending
·broken color
·scumbling
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Over-blending, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Ignoring the direction of light, leading to flat forms.
→Using too much detail too early in the process.
→Not establishing a clear focal point.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil

optional

·painting medium
·varnish
·easel

Use a medium-grain canvas for better texture. Consider using a glazing medium to enhance the depth of colors.

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