plate no. 4214
Children's concert
Georgios Jakobides, 1900
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a realistic setting and capturing the nuances of light and shadow within an interior space. Students will also learn to create a sense of depth and atmosphere using color and brushwork.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
- step 03
Develop the background and establish the light source.
- step 04
Begin to define the figures, paying attention to proportions and anatomy.
- step 05
Add details to the faces and clothing, using smaller brushes.
- step 06
Refine the light and shadow, creating depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.
- step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.
color palette
primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ivory black
Achieve the warm, muted tones by mixing raw umber and burnt sienna with white. Use small amounts of cadmium red and yellow ochre to create subtle variations in skin tones and clothing. Use ivory black to create shadows and darker areas.
techniques
- ·underpainting
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·broken color
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong light source.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to speed up the underpainting process.
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