plate no. 9782
Flickan Med Hunden
Eero Järnefelt, 1910
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, capturing soft light, and creating a sense of atmosphere through subtle color variations. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the girl and the dog.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, field, figures. Use thin washes of color.
- step 03
Develop the sky with soft, blended tones of blue, white, and gray.
- step 04
Establish the base colors of the field, varying greens and yellows.
- step 05
Begin to define the forms of the girl and the dog, paying attention to light and shadow.
- step 06
Add details to the girl's face, hair, and clothing, and to the dog's features and fur.
- step 07
Refine the details in the field, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive and harmonious effect.
color palette
primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · raw umber
Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, cerulean blue, and a touch of burnt sienna. Use white to lighten colors and create soft, muted tones. Mix browns with burnt sienna and raw umber.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·color mixing
- ·portraiture
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Using colors that are too saturated or intense.
- →Neglecting the importance of soft edges and subtle transitions.
- →Incorrect proportions of the figures.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cerulean blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A medium-textured canvas will work well for this style.
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