plate no. 1643

Still Life With Tazza and Seashell

oilPost-Impressionismstill lifestill lifefruitseashellbowltable

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and definition. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve the desired hues and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the bowl, fruit, seashell, and table.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: black background, orange table, and blue bowl.
step 03
Add the colors for the fruit and seashell, focusing on the main hues.
step 04
Begin to define the shapes with darker and lighter values, using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Mix and apply the subtle color variations within each object to create depth.
step 06
Refine the edges of the objects and add any final details.
step 07
Add highlights to the seashell and fruit to enhance the form.
step 08
Step back and make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · cadmium red · black · white

secondary · yellow ochre · viridian green

Mix different shades of red and yellow to achieve the fruit colors. Create the blue for the bowl by mixing cerulean blue with white. Use black and white to adjust the values of all colors.

techniques