plate no. 9674
Lajos und Odon
Jozsef Rippl-Ronai, 1918
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors to create depth and form, as well as capturing likeness and character through expressive brushstrokes. Students will also learn to simplify details and focus on the overall impression.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and proportions of the figures and their clothing.
- step 02
Establish the background color with a thin wash of neutral tones.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the skin tones, clothing, and hats.
- step 04
Begin layering colors to create depth and form in the faces, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
- step 05
Add details to the clothing, such as the buttons, ties, and lapels.
- step 06
Refine the shapes and edges of the figures, using expressive brushstrokes to capture their character.
- step 07
Add final details, such as the cigars and jewelry.
- step 08
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · cadmium red light
secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre
Mix skin tones using a combination of raw umber, titanium white, and cadmium red light. Use ultramarine blue and raw umber to create the darker tones in the clothing and hats.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality of the brushstrokes.
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
- →Using colors that are too saturated or bright.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and form.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cadmium red light oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·round brushes
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grit canvas to allow for expressive brushstrokes. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time.
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