plate no. 2595

After the Hunt

oilBaroquegenre paintingfiguresdogsgamelandscapetreesarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and animals, and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in creating a balanced composition with multiple elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, dogs, and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the main light source and block in the large areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Begin painting the background landscape, using lighter values and softer edges to create depth.
step 04
Develop the figures and dogs, paying attention to anatomy and proportions.
step 05
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the column and the hanging game.
step 06
Refine the color palette, adjusting values and hues to create a harmonious overall effect.
step 07
Add final details, such as highlights and textures, to bring the painting to life.
step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Achieve the warm, earthy tones by mixing burnt umber and raw sienna with varying amounts of white. Use ultramarine blue to cool down the shadows and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques