plate no. 2857

The storm

oil, panelBiedermeiergenre paintingfiguresinteriorstormwindowchildrenfamily

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in complex poses and rendering realistic textures of clothing and interior objects. It also provides practice in creating a narrative scene with emotional depth.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures and objects.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 03
Develop the background elements, such as the window view and interior details.
step 04
Refine the figures, paying attention to anatomy, clothing folds, and facial expressions.
step 05
Add details to the objects in the room, such as the furniture, basket, and pottery.
step 06
Adjust the lighting and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the realism of the painting.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · cadmium red · raw sienna · ivory black

Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing burnt umber and yellow ochre with white. Use Prussian blue to create the stormy sky and shadows. Add small amounts of cadmium red for the figures' clothing.

techniques

·figure drawing
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·rendering textures
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of figures
→Overly bright or saturated colors
→Lack of depth in the background
→Ignoring the light source
→Getting lost in details too early

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (burnt umber, yellow ochre, titanium white, Prussian blue, cadmium red, raw sienna, ivory black)
·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags