plate no. 0469

Just from Town

oilRomanticismanimal paintingpeacocksgrassrabbitslandscapefoliageanimals

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing for realistic rendering of feathers and fur, as well as layering techniques to create depth and texture in the grass and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the peacocks and rabbits.
step 02
Block in the background landscape with light washes of color.
step 03
Establish the base color for the grass, varying the greens to create depth.
step 04
Begin layering the colors for the peacocks, starting with the darkest areas and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Carefully paint the details of the feathers, using small brushstrokes and varying colors.
step 06
Add the rabbits, focusing on their fur texture and subtle shading.
step 07
Paint the small white flowers in the grass, adding highlights to make them pop.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and realistic painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Burnt umber · Yellow ochre · Sap green

secondary · Titanium white · Cadmium yellow · Alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining sap green with yellow ochre or Prussian blue. Use burnt umber and Prussian blue for the dark tones of the peacock feathers. Add titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques