Vendemmiatrici by Felice Casorati

plate no. 6024

Vendemmiatrici

Felice Casorati, 1951

oilExpressionismgenre paintingfiguresgrapesvineyardskybasketsharvest

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms and using color to create a mood. Students will also learn to create texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

3

brushwork visibility

4

value contrast

3

compositional simplicity

3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures, baskets, and background elements.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, figures, vineyard, and ground.
step 03
Add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds.
step 04
Develop the vineyard background with varying shades of green and purple to represent the grapes and leaves.
step 05
Paint the baskets, paying attention to the texture and form.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add the sun and any final touches.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · purple · orange

Mix different shades of blue for the sky and figures. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the sun and baskets. Mix greens and purples for the vineyard.

techniques

·blocking in
·dry brushing
·color mixing
·simplifying forms
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→getting muddy colors
→inaccurate proportions
→not simplifying shapes enough

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oils)
·mineral spirits (if using oils)

optional

·easel
·medium gloss
·retarder

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the brushstroke visibility. Consider using acrylics for faster drying time.

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