plate no. 9580

Christ and Buddha

oilPost-Impressionismreligious paintingfiguresreligiousflowersstatuescrucifixBuddha

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and modeling forms with simplified shapes and values. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of figures with minimal detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and flowers.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of orange, yellow, and red, creating a warm, atmospheric base.
step 03
Establish the dark green tones of the Buddha statue, paying attention to the planes and shadows.
step 04
Paint the figure on the cross with light yellows and pinks, simplifying the form and focusing on the overall shape.
step 05
Add the blue figure on the right, using a darker shade of blue to create contrast.
step 06
Paint the flowers with varying shades of green and blue, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the details of the figures and flowers, adding subtle highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired mood and effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · viridian

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix greens by combining viridian with yellow ochre. Create variations in the background by blending red, orange, and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques