plate no. 0142

Still Life with Fruits

Arthur Segal, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifefruitbowltableclothflowerstable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing the form of rounded objects with light and shadow. It also provides practice in depicting fabric folds and floral patterns.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the bowl, fruit, and tablecloth, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the background with a thin wash of color.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the fruit, bowl, and tablecloth.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the fruit to create highlights and shadows, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the bowl, focusing on the patterns and variations in color.
step 06
Develop the folds and shadows in the tablecloth, paying attention to the way the fabric drapes.
step 07
Paint the floral pattern on the tablecloth, simplifying the shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · red · orange · white · blue

secondary · green · yellow · brown

Mix oranges from reds and yellows, and create variations by adding white or brown. Achieve the dark blues of the tablecloth by mixing blue with a touch of brown or black.

techniques