plate no. 8872
A monk was told in a wvision to take Andrew's bones on board a certain ship
Charles Robinson, 1909
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the monk, candles, and ship elements.
- step 02
Establish the background with the sea and sky, using diluted washes of color.
- step 03
Block in the main values of the monk's robe and face, focusing on the light and shadow areas.
- step 04
Paint the candles and candle holders, adding details and highlights.
- step 05
Add details to the ship's structure, including the mast, ropes, and sails.
- step 06
Refine the figure's features and clothing folds, adding subtle color variations.
- step 07
Add the smoke trails from the candles, using thin, delicate lines.
- step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a balanced and harmonious image.
color palette
primary · brown · black · white · blue
secondary · red · yellow · grey
Mix browns from burnt umber and burnt sienna. Achieve the sea and sky colors by mixing blues with white and small amounts of other colors to create subtle variations.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·dry brushing
- ·glazing
- ·contour drawing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
- →Ignoring the importance of value contrast.
- →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figure.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
- ·Acrylic paints (brown, black, white, blue, red, yellow)
- ·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·Flat brush (size 8)
- ·Palette
- ·Water container
- ·Paper towels
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Retarder medium
- ·Varnish
Use a canvas with a smooth surface for better blending. Acrylics are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use.
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