plate no. 6779

The approaching storm

oil, canvasAcademicismgenre paintingfigurelandscapestormbasketfruitclothing

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, particularly rendering skin tones and facial expressions, as well as creating atmospheric perspective in the background. It also provides practice in painting textures like fabric and woven baskets.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's pose and the placement of the basket.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, creating a sense of depth and the approaching storm.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the figure's clothing and skin, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Refine the facial features, focusing on the expression and the direction of the gaze.
step 05
Add details to the basket and the fruit, using smaller brushes to create texture and form.
step 06
Develop the folds and highlights in the clothing, adding depth and realism.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a cohesive and harmonious image.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to the face and basket.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · viridian green · alizarin crimson

Mix skin tones by blending white, red, yellow ochre, and a touch of umber. Create the stormy sky by mixing blue, umber, and white, with hints of yellow ochre for the light breaking through.

techniques