plate no. 0148

Water Glass

oilRococostill lifeglasspitchergarlictablestill lifewater

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering transparent objects and understanding subtle tonal variations to create form. It also provides practice in creating a harmonious and balanced composition.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the objects on the canvas.
step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of muted browns and grays.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the glass, pitcher, and garlic with their respective base colors.
step 04
Start building up the values on the pitcher, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
step 05
Carefully render the glass, focusing on the reflections and refractions of light through the water.
step 06
Add details to the garlic and leaves, using small brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the edges and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Achieve the muted tones by mixing browns with white and small amounts of blue or yellow. Use thin glazes to build up color and create subtle variations.

techniques

·glazing
·scumbling
·underpainting
·rendering transparent objects

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to accurately capture the subtle tonal variations.
→Making the glass look opaque instead of transparent.
→Ignoring the importance of reflected light.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette
·palette knife