plate no. 2079

Still Life

Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1916

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifeflowersfruittablestill lifevasesfabric

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve nuanced hues and learn to apply visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages observation of light and shadow on various objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the flowers, fruit bowl, and individual fruits.
step 02
Block in the background fabric with broad strokes, using a mix of blues, purples, and whites.
step 03
Establish the main colors of the flowers, starting with the larger shapes and then adding details.
step 04
Paint the fruit bowl and individual fruits, paying attention to the variations in color and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the vases and the table, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed, ensuring a harmonious balance.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish for protection.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · alizarin crimson · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Achieve the various fruit colors by mixing yellows, reds, and greens with white for highlights and burnt sienna for shadows. Use ultramarine blue and white to create the cool tones in the background fabric.

techniques