plate no. 9505
A Funeral. Motif from Northern Zealand
Jørgen Sonne, 1859
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blending subtle tonal variations and creating realistic figures in a landscape setting. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the sky and distant landscape.
- step 03
Develop the foreground elements, including the figures and the grave.
- step 04
Refine the values and details in the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 05
Add details to the landscape, such as the trees and the graveyard.
- step 06
Blend the colors to create a smooth, realistic effect.
- step 07
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.
- step 08
Varnish the painting to protect it and enhance the colors.
color palette
primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white · Prussian blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light
Achieve the muted tones by mixing black and white with small amounts of other colors. Use thin glazes to build up depth and luminosity.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·figure drawing
- ·tonal blending
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →using too much color
- →not establishing a clear focal point
- →incorrect proportions of figures
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·Prussian blue oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to improve the flow and blending of the paints.
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