plate no. 3894

Still Life with Jugs and Pipe

Georges Braque, 1906

oil, canvasFauvismstill lifestill lifejugspipetablevessels

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color relationships and how to use brushstrokes to define form. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex shapes and capturing the essence of the subject.

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 placement of the jugs and pipe.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for each object and the background.
step 03
Start adding layers of color, focusing on the light and shadow areas.
step 04
Use short, directional brushstrokes to build up the form and texture.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to create subtle variations.
step 06
Refine the edges and details, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth.
step 08
Step back and assess the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · purple

Mix yellow ochre with white for the lighter areas of the jugs. Use ultramarine blue and cadmium red to create various shades of purple. Mix viridian green with yellow ochre for the greens.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·color mixing
·directional brushstrokes
·layering

common pitfalls

→over-blending colors
→losing the structure of the objects
→not capturing the light and shadow
→using too much detail

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints (yellow ochre, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, viridian green)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags