plate no. 9719

Herd of Horses and Woman

oilMagic Realismgenre paintingwomanhorseslandscapeskybuildingsgeometric shapes

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve unique hues and practice layering techniques to build depth and texture. It also encourages exploration of stylized representation and symbolic imagery.

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 woman, horses, and landscape elements.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, land, and figure using diluted washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors to define the forms of the horses, paying attention to their anatomy and movement.
step 04
Add details to the woman's face and clothing, using smaller brushes for precision.
step 05
Develop the background landscape, incorporating geometric shapes and patterns.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and floral patterns.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall impact.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · purple · turquoise · white

Achieve the unique hues by mixing primary colors with white and small amounts of secondary colors. Experiment with layering different colors to create depth and vibrancy.

techniques