plate no. 0715
Holy Family of the Grappa
Noè Bordignon, 1903
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, particularly rendering drapery and skin tones, as well as creating atmospheric perspective in landscapes. It also offers practice in capturing realistic poses and expressions.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and landscape.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas, starting with the sky and background landscape.
- step 03
Establish the values of the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow patterns.
- step 04
Begin refining the details of the figures, including facial features, clothing folds, and hands.
- step 05
Develop the landscape further, adding details to the ground, mountains, and any vegetation.
- step 06
Refine the color palette, adjusting the hues and values to create a harmonious and realistic effect.
- step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall impression of the painting.
- step 08
Step back and review the painting, making any necessary adjustments to improve the composition, color, or details.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium red · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · ivory black
Achieve skin tones by mixing cadmium red, yellow ochre, and titanium white, adjusting the proportions to create different shades. Mix ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create muted grays and browns for the landscape.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early
- →Incorrect proportions of the figures
- →Muddying the colors by over-mixing
- →Ignoring the atmospheric perspective in the landscape
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·oil paints (ultramarine blue, burnt umber, cadmium red, titanium white, yellow ochre, raw sienna, ivory black)
- ·palette
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·painting easel
- ·mahl stick
Use a medium-grit canvas for better texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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