plate no. 5540
Yellow Chair
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in white and capturing the texture of different surfaces with visible brushstrokes. Students will also learn about perspective and composition through the depiction of the interior space and the view through the window.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the chair, window, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the white wall, the blue sky, the sea, and the floor.
- step 03
Add the window frame and shutters, paying attention to their perspective and color.
- step 04
Paint the chair, focusing on its structure and the texture of the seat.
- step 05
Develop the details of the sea, sky, and distant mountains.
- step 06
Add texture to the wall using visible brushstrokes and subtle color variations.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and realism.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
secondary · cadmium yellow · raw umber · alizarin crimson
Mix different shades of white by adding small amounts of yellow ochre, raw umber, or ultramarine blue. Create the sea color by mixing ultramarine blue with a touch of yellow and white. Achieve the terracotta floor color by mixing burnt sienna with a touch of alizarin crimson and raw umber.
techniques
- ·dry brush texture
- ·color mixing
- ·blocking in
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overmixing colors, resulting in muddy tones.
- →Failing to capture the texture of the wall.
- →Ignoring the subtle color variations in the white wall.
- →Incorrect perspective of the window and chair.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 16x20
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a canvas with a medium texture to help capture the brushstrokes. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.
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