plate no. 9837
Haying
Julien Dupré, 1905
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering figures in a landscape setting. It also provides practice in depicting textures using visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure and the horizon line.
- step 02
Establish the overall value structure by blocking in the main areas of light and shadow.
- step 03
Begin adding details to the sky, creating subtle variations in tone to suggest clouds.
- step 04
Work on the figure, paying attention to the folds and drapery of the clothing.
- step 05
Develop the field using short, directional brushstrokes to create the texture of the hay.
- step 06
Add the figures and haystacks in the background, using lighter values to create atmospheric perspective.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a sense of depth and realism.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create visual interest.
color palette
primary · ivory black · titanium white · raw umber
secondary · payne's gray · yellow ochre
Mix varying amounts of black and white to achieve different shades of gray. Add small amounts of raw umber or yellow ochre to warm up the grays.
techniques
- ·grisaille underpainting
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Making the background too detailed and distracting.
- →Not creating enough variation in the brushstrokes.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grit canvas for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to speed up the painting process.
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