plate no. 6648

Sunday

oilPointillismgenre paintinginteriorfigurescatwindowfireplacefurniture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students understand color mixing through pointillism and how to build up an image using small dots of color. It will also improve their understanding of perspective and composition in a complex interior scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and figures, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
step 02
Divide the canvas into sections based on the main elements (figures, furniture, background).
step 03
Start with the background, applying small dots of color to build up the pointillist effect.
step 04
Focus on the color relationships within each section, using complementary colors to create vibrancy.
step 05
Move to the figures, carefully rendering the details of the clothing and facial features.
step 06
Add the details of the furniture and the cat, paying attention to the textures and patterns.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting the colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · red · blue · yellow · white

secondary · green · purple · orange

Achieve the various hues by mixing primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix complementary colors to create muted tones and shadows.

techniques