plate no. 1124

Hunter with his dogs

oilBaroquegenre paintingfiguredogstreeslandscapefoliagesky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex forms with light and shadow, as well as creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting animal anatomy and fur texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figure, dogs, and major landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of burnt umber, paying attention to the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the local colors of the figure's clothing, the dogs' fur, and the foliage.
step 04
Begin refining the forms of the figures and dogs, adding details and highlights.
step 05
Develop the background landscape, using lighter values and softer edges to create atmospheric perspective.
step 06
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 08
Add final details and glazes to unify the painting and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · ivory black

Achieve the warm tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue to cool down the shadows and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques