plate no. 9223

Still Life

Rik Wouters, 1912

oilFauvismstill lifeflowerspitcherfruitstill lifetableclothfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and capturing the essence of forms rather than precise details. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex subjects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the pitcher, fruit, and the overall arrangement of the flowers.
step 02
Block in the background colors and the main colors of the tablecloth and wall, focusing on large areas of color.
step 03
Establish the base color of the pitcher and the fruit, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Begin adding the foliage and flowers, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture and form.
step 05
Introduce the patterns on the pitcher and the background, simplifying the details and focusing on the overall impression.
step 06
Refine the shadows and highlights on the fruit and pitcher to create depth.
step 07
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to capture the overall mood and feel of the painting.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · red · green · blue · yellow

secondary · white · brown · orange

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations by adding white or brown. Achieve the red-orange hues of the flowers by mixing red with a touch of yellow and white.

techniques