plate no. 1065

Hope

Kexin Di, 2014

oilContemporary Realismgenre paintingfiguresboatswaterskyfishing netsrocks

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures with accurate proportions and capturing the textures of various materials like fabric, wood, and stone using layering and glazing techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and boats.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors using thin washes of paint.
step 03
Develop the background elements, focusing on the sky and distant boats.
step 04
Begin building up the details of the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Add texture to the clothing, boats, and rocks using various brushstrokes and layering techniques.
step 06
Refine the facial features and expressions of the figures.
step 07
Glaze over areas to unify the colors and create depth.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian · titanium white · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and using white to adjust the value. Use glazes of transparent colors to create depth and subtle color variations.

techniques

·layering
·glazing
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro

common pitfalls

→Incorrect proportions of the figures.
→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to capture the subtle color variations in the shadows.
→Inconsistent brushstrokes that detract from the realism.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, burnt umber, cadmium red, yellow ochre, titanium white, ivory black, viridian)
·round brushes (#2, #4, #6)
·flat brushes (#6, #8, #10)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette
·palette knife