plate no. 3955
The jams
Émile Munier, 1891
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting would help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures, drapery, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also offers practice in capturing subtle variations in skin tones and fabric textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and key objects.
- step 02
Establish the background and general light source, mapping out the areas of light and shadow.
- step 03
Block in the main colors of the figures, starting with the skin tones and then the clothing.
- step 04
Develop the details of the faces, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and value.
- step 05
Refine the drapery, creating folds and highlights to give the fabric a sense of volume.
- step 06
Paint the cherries and other objects, focusing on their texture and form.
- step 07
Add the final details, such as the foliage and the highlights on the metal tray.
- step 08
Glaze to unify the painting and adjust values.
color palette
primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · alizarin crimson
secondary · ultramarine blue · viridian green · cadmium yellow light
Mix skin tones by blending white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Achieve the greens by mixing ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow light, adjusting the proportions for different shades.
techniques
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·rendering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the painting process.
- →Failing to establish a clear light source.
- →Using too much paint and losing the subtle variations in color.
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·alizarin crimson oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·round brushes sizes 2, 4, 6
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·retouch varnish
- ·medium
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to improve the flow and blending of the paints.
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