plate no. 9993

Still Life with Plate and Apples

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifeplateappleslemonfruittable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and form, and also develop skills in capturing the subtle variations in light and shadow on different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the plate and fruit.
step 02
Block in the background and tabletop with thin washes of color.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the plate, apples, and lemon, focusing on the overall tones.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the fruit to create form and volume, using darker tones for shadows and lighter tones for highlights.
step 05
Add details to the plate, including the floral pattern and the subtle variations in color.
step 06
Refine the background and tabletop, adding details and textures as needed.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix raw umber and white for the base tones of the background and tabletop. Use cadmium red light mixed with yellow ochre and a touch of blue for the apples. Mix yellow ochre with a touch of white and green for the lemon.

techniques