plate no. 3366

The Salon of Madame Aron

Edouard Vuillard, 1912

oil, boardIntimismgenre paintinginteriorfiguressalonfurniturecurtainslamp

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations and layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth. It also encourages observation of light and shadow within an interior space.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the room and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin layering in the dominant colors of the walls, furniture, and figures, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to build up texture and detail.
step 05
Pay close attention to the subtle color variations within each area.
step 06
Refine the details of the figures and objects, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Varnish the painting once dry to protect the surface and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · green · brown · red · yellow

secondary · white · black · ochre

Achieve the various greens by mixing yellow and blue with touches of brown and white. Browns can be created by mixing complementary colors like red and green or blue and orange. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques