plate no. 9912

The Wood Store, Avignon

oilRomanticisminteriorinteriorfigurewoodwindowarchitecturestorage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and rendering textures with loose brushwork. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and light within an interior space.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the placement of the figure, the wood pile, and the architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the dark tones of the wood and the lighter tones of the walls and window.
step 04
Begin to build up the textures of the wood pile with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the details of the figure, paying attention to the folds of the clothing and the highlights on the face.
step 06
Add highlights to the window and other areas where light is hitting the scene.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red light · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and white. Use ultramarine blue and cadmium red to create the blue and red tones in the figure's clothing. Add yellow ochre to lighten and warm the earth tones.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·scumbling
·glazing
·atmospheric perspective
·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors that are too saturated.
→Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·burnt umber oil paint
·raw sienna oil paint
·titanium white oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·linseed oil
·palette

optional

·palette knife
·medium gloss
·easel

Use a canvas with a medium texture to allow for easier application of the paint. Consider using a toned canvas to help establish the overall value structure.

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