TheoriumLemons
Why do some still lifes look convincing and others do not, even when every object is drawn correctly?
Why do some still lifes look convincing and others do not, even when every object is drawn correctly? The answer begins with composition. In this issue of Theorium, using the painting "Lemons", we go through the whole path of making a picture — from the first line to the final accents of color. You will learn how to build an expressive composition and organize space…
Why do some still lifes look convincing and others do not, even when every object is drawn correctly?TheoriumLemons
Why do some still lifes look convincing and others do not, even when every object is drawn correctly? The answer begins with composition. In this issue of Theorium, using the painting "Lemons", we go through the whole path of making a picture — from the first line to the final accents of color. You will learn how to build an expressive composition and organize space…
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Course programme
Theory
- Lemons
- Part 1
- Part 2
References
- Theorium Lemons ref
- Limony u1
- Limony u1_2
- Limony u2
- Limony u2_2
Materials
Paints
For paints we will need my classic set of colors.
I work with French PEBEO paint. You can take paint from other makers, but the shades may differ.
Below is the list of paints and their PEBEO numbers
- titanium white25
- lemon01
- cadmium yellow02
- cadmium red 05/06/07 ( any of them or all)
- light ochre20
- raw sienna21
- pink37
- madder50
- turquoise38
- cobalt12
- ultramarine14
- steel blue47
- black24
The only color from the Ladoga/Master Class range - Leningrad raw umber.
Canvas
The size I will be painting on: 40x60
In the lessons I paint on linen canvases. You are free to choose the size. It is worth going by the ratio of the sides.
If the reference is elongated, the difference between the sides should be 20 cm or more (for example 40x60 / 50x70).
Classic rectangular formats have a 10cm difference (40x50 / 50x60)
Squares or circles you also choose according to the reference.
I do not mind if you depart from the given canvas proportions, for example if the reference is elongated and you decide to take a square canvas.
It is always an interesting creative task.
Solvent
I paint with pure odorless pinene. If you are used to painting with oil or a triple medium, that is up to you, but I recommend taking a look at my way of building a painting.
Brushes
I use synthetic filberts. From the smallest to medium sizes. A flat wash brush is optional. I will not be relying on them. Bristle brushes will not be my main brush either.
While the course is being made, other tools may appear; I will talk about them in the lesson, but they will not be essential.
Palette knife
I always recommend having 2-4 palette knives of different shapes.
Mikhail Mishinsky
Artist, teacher