plate no. 8108

Going Out Hawking

oilRomanticismgenre paintingbuildingfiguresskytreeslandscapearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering complex architectural details with loose brushwork. It also provides practice in depicting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, figures, and landscape, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light wash of blue and gray, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the building with washes of warm yellows and browns, varying the tones to create depth.
step 04
Add details to the building, such as windows, architectural features, and shadows, using a smaller brush.
step 05
Paint the landscape with washes of green, brown, and yellow, creating a sense of distance with lighter values in the background.
step 06
Add the figures, paying attention to their proportions and clothing details.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create a sense of form and depth.
step 08
Add final touches, such as birds in the sky and details in the foreground.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix various shades of brown by combining burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red or blue. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening colors with white and adding a touch of blue or gray.

techniques