plate no. 7195

Still life with a profile of Mimi

oilPost-Impressionismgenre paintingstill lifefruittablefigureinteriorapples

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a still life setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the placement of the bowls, fruit, and figure.
step 02
Block in the background colors, paying attention to the subtle variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the tablecloth, using a mix of blues, greens, and whites.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the fruit, focusing on capturing the highlights and shadows.
step 05
Add details to the figure, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the bowls and the surrounding environment.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a cohesive composition.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · red · green · blue · white

secondary · yellow · brown · orange

Achieve the various shades of red by mixing red with brown, orange, or a touch of green. Create the greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the tone with white or brown.

techniques