
plate no. 3914
Edouard Riou, 1892
Recreating this image will help students develop skills in rendering complex textures with hatching and cross-hatching, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Begin with a light sketch outlining the major shapes: trees, buildings, and groups of figures.
Establish the darkest areas of the trees and figures with a dark value.
Use hatching and cross-hatching to build up the mid-tones and create texture on the tree trunks and branches.
Add details to the figures, paying attention to their poses and clothing.
Render the background elements, such as the buildings and distant landscape, with lighter values to create depth.
Refine the details and add highlights to enhance the contrast and create a sense of light.
Add the animals.
Review and adjust values to ensure a balanced composition.
color palette
primary · black · white
secondary · gray
Varying degrees of gray are achieved by diluting black with white.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · smooth drawing paper
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optional
Use a variety of pencil grades to achieve a full range of values.
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