plate no. 6283

Still life with a doll

Vasyl Hryhorovych Krychevsky, 1949

oilImpressionismstill lifedollblockspalm treerugseasky

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good opportunity to practice layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can also develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the doll, blocks, and palm tree.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, sea, rug, blocks, doll's clothing, and palm tree.
step 03
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the blocks and doll.
step 04
Introduce lighter values to highlight areas and create a sense of depth.
step 05
Develop the details of the doll's face and clothing, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Add texture to the rug and palm tree leaves with broken color and varied brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the edges and shapes of the blocks to create a more realistic appearance.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · cerulean blue · cadmium red · emerald green

secondary · titanium white · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix burnt sienna with white for the blocks, adding touches of yellow ochre for warmth. Use cerulean blue and white for the sky, adding ultramarine for darker areas. Mix greens from blue and yellow, adding white to lighten.

techniques