plate no. 5620

During the Service

oil, canvasRealismgenre paintingfigureschurch interiorarchitecturereligious scenecandlesstained glass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in complex lighting and depicting architectural details with accurate perspective. It also provides practice in creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of earth tones.
step 03
Establish the light source and begin to develop the highlights and shadows on the figures and surfaces.
step 04
Refine the details of the faces and clothing, paying attention to the subtle variations in color and tone.
step 05
Add the architectural details, such as the columns, arches, and stained glass windows.
step 06
Introduce the secondary figures and details, such as the candles and religious objects.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ivory black · raw umber · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Use white and yellow ochre to create the warm tones of the stone floor and walls. Mix black and umber with small amounts of blue or red to create the various shades of black in the clothing and shadows.

techniques

·underpainting
·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of figures or architecture
→Overly harsh or flat lighting
→Lack of depth and atmosphere
→Getting lost in the details too early

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (ivory black, raw umber, yellow ochre, titanium white, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, burnt sienna)
·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags