apprentice
artistsserieslearnchatartworkscommunity gallery
apprentice

deliberate practice for serious artists

aboutgalleryprivacyterms
built by reducibl.com
home·artworks·Three Dishes of Sweetmeats and Chestnuts with Three Glasses on a Table
Three Dishes of Sweetmeats and Chestnuts with Three Glasses on a Table by Osias Beert

plate no. 5832

Three Dishes of Sweetmeats and Chestnuts with Three Glasses on a Table

Osias Beert

oilBaroquestill lifestill lifesweetmeatschestnutsglassestablefood
experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering textures, observing subtle color variations, and creating realistic lighting effects. It also provides practice in accurately depicting complex arrangements of objects in space.

technical profile

palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the dishes, glasses, and food items.

  2. step 02

    Establish the background color and the overall lighting scheme.

  3. step 03

    Begin blocking in the main colors of each object, focusing on the larger shapes first.

  4. step 04

    Gradually build up the details, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and form.

  5. step 05

    Pay close attention to the textures of the different food items and dishes, using appropriate brushstrokes to replicate them.

  6. step 06

    Refine the edges of the objects and blend the colors to create a smooth, realistic finish.

  7. step 07

    Add the final details, such as the reflections in the glasses and the small pieces of food scattered on the table.

  8. step 08

    Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · viridian

Achieve the subtle color variations by mixing small amounts of complementary colors. Use glazes of thinned paint to create depth and luminosity.

techniques

  • ·glazing
  • ·scumbling
  • ·chiaroscuro
  • ·blending
  • ·rendering textures

common pitfalls

  • →Failing to accurately represent the proportions and shapes of the objects.
  • →Using colors that are too saturated or unrealistic.
  • →Not paying enough attention to the lighting and shadows.
  • →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the initial layers.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·oil paints
  • ·palette
  • ·palette knife
  • ·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
  • ·linseed oil
  • ·turpentine
  • ·rags

optional

  • ·medium gloss
  • ·retouch varnish
  • ·easel

Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Allow each layer of paint to dry before applying the next.

tips & new artworks in your inbox

no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

or to save artworks, chat, and track progress

related guides

oil painting for beginners →chiaroscuro →how to learn by studying the masters →
chat about this artwork

in this vein

related artworks

Girl with a Straw Hat

Girl with a Straw Hat

Judith Leyster

Gezicht Op De Laurenskerk Gezien Vanuit Noordoosten

Gezicht Op De Laurenskerk Gezien Vanuit Noordoosten

Abraham Storck

Bathsheba Bathing

Bathsheba Bathing

Francesco Solimena

Repentant Peter

Repentant Peter

Guido Reni

Itinerant Musicians

Itinerant Musicians

Jacob Ochtervelt

Marie Christine

Marie Christine

Marcello Bacciarelli

Santa Cecilia E Due Angeli

Santa Cecilia E Due Angeli

Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Scene from the Life of Saint Benedict

Scene from the Life of Saint Benedict

Philippe de Champaigne