plate no. 7156
Card Players
Lucas van Leyden, 1525
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and clothing folds, as well as understanding color mixing for subtle skin tones and fabric textures. Students will also learn about composition and how to create a focal point.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and the table.
- step 02
Block in the main colors of the background, including the trees and sky.
- step 03
Begin to define the figures, starting with the skin tones and then moving on to the clothing.
- step 04
Pay close attention to the folds and shadows in the clothing to create a sense of depth.
- step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the table, adding subtle variations to create a sense of texture.
- step 06
Add details to the faces, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- step 07
Paint the cards and other small details, such as the hats and jewelry.
- step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows, and adjusting the colors as needed.
color palette
primary · red · blue · brown · white
secondary · green · grey · yellow
Mix skin tones using white, red, yellow, and a touch of blue. Achieve fabric colors by mixing primary colors with white and grey for muted tones.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·blending
- ·underpainting
- ·rendering
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of figures
- →Overly saturated colors
- →Lack of depth in clothing folds
- →Ignoring subtle color variations
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
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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