plate no. 6341

The Painter and the Model

oilFauvismgenre paintingfiguremodelpainterstudiostill lifeportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using bold, expressive brushstrokes to convey form and texture. It also provides experience with color mixing and creating a harmonious palette with vibrant hues.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the model, the painter, the easel, and the still life.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of color, focusing on the overall color scheme.
step 03
Define the larger shapes of the figures, paying attention to the planes of the faces and bodies.
step 04
Add details to the model's dress and hair, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the painter's figure, focusing on the folds of the clothing and the position of the arm holding the brush.
step 06
Add the still life elements, simplifying the shapes and colors of the fruit and vase.
step 07
Refine the details of the easel and the painting within it.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · red · purple · yellow · blue

secondary · green · orange · white

Mix various shades of red and purple by combining primary colors. Achieve skin tones by mixing yellow, red, and white, and use blue and green to create shadows and depth.

techniques