plate no. 0103

Amor Jacente

oilSurrealismsymbolic paintingfigureliondraperyarchitecturelandscapesky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in perspective, rendering drapery with light and shadow, and creating a surreal atmosphere through color and composition. It also encourages exploration of symbolic representation.

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 figure, lion, and other elements.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the basic shapes of the architectural elements in the background.
step 03
Block in the main color areas, starting with the sky and the ground.
step 04
Develop the drapery, paying attention to the folds and highlights.
step 05
Add details to the figure and the lion, refining the forms and adding shadows.
step 06
Work on the background elements, adding details and adjusting the colors.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and visual interest.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of brown and red for the ground and sky. Use white to create highlights and lighten the colors. Mix blue with white to create the pale blues in the figure's clothing.

techniques