plate no. 3961
Funeral Dog
Alexei Korzukhin, 1871
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of figures and objects.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, focusing on the atmospheric perspective.
- step 03
Establish the values and colors of the figures, starting with the largest shapes and gradually adding details.
- step 04
Develop the details of the garden and foliage, paying attention to the variations in color and texture.
- step 05
Refine the details of the figures' clothing and features, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
- step 06
Add the details of the bench, the dogs, and other small objects.
- step 07
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a sense of harmony and balance.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre
secondary · cadmium red · sap green · ivory black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to create subtle variations in value. The atmospheric perspective is achieved by using cooler and lighter colors in the background.
techniques
- ·figure drawing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·blending
- ·layering
- ·rendering fabric
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of figures
- →Overly saturated colors
- →Lack of depth in the background
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in light and shadow
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·oil paints
- ·round brushes (#2, #4, #6)
- ·flat brushes (#6, #8)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a glazing medium to enhance the depth and luminosity of the colors.
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