plate no. 0613
After Death
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in blending subtle color transitions and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering figures with soft lighting and delicate details.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, the horizon line, and the main elements of the landscape.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the large areas of color, such as the sky, water, and background hills.
- step 03
Begin to refine the shapes and values of the figures, paying attention to the subtle gradations of light and shadow.
- step 04
Add details to the landscape, including the lily pads, reflections, and distant lights.
- step 05
Work on the details of the figures, including facial features, clothing, and wings.
- step 06
Refine the overall color harmony and value relationships, making sure that the painting has a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- step 07
Add the final details, such as the star in the sky and any subtle highlights.
- step 08
Let dry and varnish.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white · alizarin crimson
secondary · yellow ochre · viridian
Mix blues and umbers with white for the sky and water. Use crimson and white for the figures' skin tones and clothing. Add yellow ochre and viridian for subtle highlights and shadows.
techniques
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·rendering figures
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →creating harsh lines or edges
- →failing to establish a clear sense of depth
- →inaccurate color mixing
- →not blending enough
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·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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