plate no. 9321

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oilSurrealismsymbolic paintingfiguresdoveskybuildingcityscapelight

some experience helpful

This painting offers a chance to practice blending techniques to create soft gradients and to understand how light and shadow can create a surreal atmosphere. Students can also develop their skills in figure drawing and architectural rendering.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the dove, figures, and cityscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the dove.
step 03
Develop the background cityscape, paying attention to the perspective and details.
step 04
Add the figures, focusing on their poses and expressions.
step 05
Refine the lighting and shadows, creating a sense of depth and drama.
step 06
Add the red circle in the sky, blending the edges to create a glow.
step 07
Add details like the blood and the edges of the light.
step 08
Review and adjust the painting as needed, ensuring that the composition and colors are balanced.

color palette

primary · white · red · black · yellow

secondary · brown · grey · ochre

Mix white with small amounts of yellow and red to create the glowing effect of the dove and light. Use red and black to create the dark sky and the red circle.

techniques