plate no. 1013
suitable for beginners
This artwork is great for practicing simplified shapes and using a limited color palette. Students can learn about creating contrast with light and dark colors on a dark background.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 2 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic outline of the cat with light pencil lines.
- step 02
Define the main shapes of the head, body, legs, and tail.
- step 03
Apply the white chalk to fill in the areas designated for white.
- step 04
Apply the pink/purple chalk to fill in the areas designated for that color.
- step 05
Add details like the eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers with white chalk.
- step 06
Refine the edges and shapes to match the original artwork.
- step 07
Add texture by layering the chalk.
- step 08
Clean up any stray chalk marks.
color palette
primary · white · pink/purple · black
secondary ·
The pink/purple can be achieved by mixing a little red with white chalk.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·layering
- ·simplified shapes
- ·contrast
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the chalk and losing the simplicity.
- →Not creating enough contrast between the light and dark areas.
- →Making the shapes too complex.
- →Using too much pressure when applying the chalk.
materials
surface · black paper
required
- ·black paper
- ·white chalk
- ·pink/purple chalk
- ·pencil
- ·eraser
- ·fixative spray
optional
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·chalk pencils
Use a fixative spray to prevent the chalk from smudging.
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