plate no. 6617
Fountain of Art
Aladar Korosfoi-Kriesch, 1907
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, composition, and creating a sense of depth using value and color temperature. It also provides practice in rendering drapery and water.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 30 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the background and the large shapes of the figures.
- step 03
Refine the figures, paying attention to anatomy and drapery folds.
- step 04
Add details to the fountain and the surrounding landscape.
- step 05
Develop the light and shadow, creating depth and dimension.
- step 06
Add the gold details in the background.
- step 07
Refine the details and edges, creating a sense of realism.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights.
color palette
primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white · flesh tint
secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · gold
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use flesh tint to create the skin tones, adjusting with small amounts of red, yellow, or brown as needed. Use cerulean blue and white for the water.
techniques
- ·figure drawing
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·rendering drapery
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- →Inconsistent lighting.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·flesh tint oil paint
- ·cerulean blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·round brushes sizes 2, 4, and 6
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·gold leaf
- ·retouch varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a toned ground to help establish the overall color harmony.
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