plate no. 9232
Die Bekehrung Des Heiligen Eustachius
Joseph Binder, 1849
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and animals, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective in a complex landscape. Students will also learn to create depth using value and color temperature.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a preliminary sketch outlining the main figures and landscape elements, paying attention to proportions and composition.
- step 02
Block in the main color masses for the sky, trees, figures, and ground, using thin washes of color.
- step 03
Develop the background by layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective.
- step 04
Refine the figures, focusing on accurate anatomy, light, and shadow.
- step 05
Add details to the deer and dog, paying attention to fur texture and anatomical accuracy.
- step 06
Work on the stream and rocks, creating realistic reflections and textures.
- step 07
Add final highlights and details to enhance the realism and create focal points.
- step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the painting and adjust values as needed.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red
secondary · viridian · ultramarine blue · ivory black
Achieve the greens by mixing yellow ochre and viridian. Create skin tones by mixing cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use burnt umber and ivory black for shadows and dark areas.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Incorrect proportions of figures and animals.
- →Not creating enough atmospheric perspective in the background.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·viridian oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Pre-prime the canvas with gesso for a smooth surface.
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