plate no. 7951

8 fishes

Raiskina Marina, 2016

acrylicFauvismsymbolic paintingfishtreesmoonwaterfoliagewhimsical

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with acrylics, as well as understanding abstract representation of subjects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: tree trunks, moon positions, and fish shapes.
step 02
Apply a base layer of light blue for the water/sky area.
step 03
Paint the tree trunks with varying shades of blue and purple, using vertical strokes.
step 04
Add the red foliage behind the trees with short, textured brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the moons with a light yellow or cream color.
step 06
Create the fish with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, layering colors for depth.
step 07
Add details like eyes and fins to the fish.
step 08
Splatter paint strategically to create a sense of movement and texture.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · cadmium red · purple · yellow

secondary · orange · white · turquoise

Mix white with blues and purples for highlights on the trees and water. Create orange by mixing red and yellow for the fish. Use turquoise for accents in the water.

techniques