plate no. 1609
Anjos
suitable for beginners
This painting is great for practicing simplified figure drawing and color blocking. Students will learn to create a cohesive composition with repeated elements and a limited color palette.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures and wings.
- step 02
Block in the background color with a light blue.
- step 03
Paint the skin tones of the faces and hands using a mix of browns and reds.
- step 04
Add the clothing colors, focusing on the blues, whites, and pinks.
- step 05
Paint the wings with yellow, pink, and blue.
- step 06
Add the details of the hair and facial features.
- step 07
Paint the flowers and leaves in the foreground.
- step 08
Refine the edges and add any final details.
color palette
primary · light blue · yellow · white · brown
secondary · pink · dark blue · green
Skin tones can be achieved by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and white. Vary the proportions to create different shades. Light blue is a mix of white and ultramarine blue.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·simplified figure drawing
- ·flat color application
- ·blending skin tones
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details.
- →Using too many colors.
- →Not paying attention to the proportions of the figures.
- →Making the colors too saturated.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·palette
- ·water
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium retarder
- ·easel
Acrylic paints are recommended for their fast drying time and ease of use. A medium retarder can be used to slow down the drying time of the acrylics.
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