plate no. 1443
Studio in Paris
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students understand cubist principles of representing multiple perspectives and develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of major objects.
- step 02
Establish the background with broad, muted washes of color.
- step 03
Block in the main color areas of each object, simplifying forms into geometric shapes.
- step 04
Begin layering colors to build depth and create variations in tone.
- step 05
Add details to the flowers, books, and vases, using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 06
Define the edges of objects with darker tones to create contrast and separation.
- step 07
Introduce highlights to suggest light and form.
- step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to achieve a cohesive and balanced image.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · sap green
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white. Use thin washes of color to build up layers and create depth.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·layering
- ·geometric abstraction
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →losing the overall composition
- →using colors that are too saturated
- →not simplifying forms enough
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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