plate no. 0299

Terrace in Collioure

Zinaida Serebriakova, 1930

oilExpressionisminteriorinteriorterracefigurelandscapetablearchitecture

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Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in capturing light and shadow within an interior space, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also offers practice in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere using color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the main elements (terrace, figure, landscape).
step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the main areas of light and shadow with diluted washes.
step 03
Begin adding local color to the different areas, starting with the background landscape and moving towards the foreground.
step 04
Develop the details of the interior, paying attention to the textures of the walls, floor, and furniture.
step 05
Refine the figure, focusing on capturing the pose and the way light falls on the dress.
step 06
Add the details of the table and objects on it, such as the vase and glass.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · sap green

Mix various shades of yellow ochre and raw umber for the walls and floor. Use cerulean blue mixed with white for the sky. Burnt sienna and cadmium red create variations for the terracotta pot and table cloth.

techniques