plate no. 8436
Adelfas
Joan Brull, 1904
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures.
- step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes, blending the sky and foliage colors.
- step 03
Block in the skin tones with light washes, paying attention to the subtle shifts in color.
- step 04
Begin to define the features of the faces, focusing on accurate proportions and soft edges.
- step 05
Add the drapery, using darker values to create shadows and lighter values to highlight folds.
- step 06
Refine the hair, using thin brushes to create individual strands and soft transitions.
- step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of harmony and depth.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · titanium white · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre
secondary · violet · sap green · raw umber
Achieve skin tones by mixing white, crimson, and yellow ochre, adjusting the proportions for highlights and shadows. Create the foliage by blending greens, reds, and browns for a muted, natural effect.
techniques
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·soft edges
- ·portraiture
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →using too much paint
- →creating harsh lines
- →inaccurate proportions
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·alizarin crimson oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to improve blending and drying time.
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