plate no. 2891
Le Départ du Chef
Adolphe Yvon, 1893
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in perspective, creating atmospheric perspective, and rendering complex compositions with many elements.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
1
study guide
est. 30 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the overall composition and placement of major elements.
- step 02
Block in the background landscape and sky with broad washes of color, focusing on atmospheric perspective.
- step 03
Establish the basic shapes and values of the figures and animals, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
- step 04
Develop the details of the figures, including clothing, faces, and accessories, using smaller brushes and more precise strokes.
- step 05
Add details to the animals, focusing on their anatomy and textures.
- step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting, creating depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add final details such as highlights, textures, and small objects to enhance realism.
- step 08
Review the painting as a whole and make any necessary adjustments to ensure a cohesive and balanced composition.
color palette
primary · titanium white · raw umber · burnt sienna · ivory black
secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue
Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth tones with white and small amounts of blue or red. Use glazes to build up depth and richness in the shadows.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·figure drawing
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·rendering textures
common pitfalls
- →getting lost in the details too early
- →inaccurate proportions of figures and animals
- →lack of atmospheric perspective
- →overworking the painting
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 24x48
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·#10 filbert brush
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use a high-quality canvas and artist-grade oil paints for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to help establish the overall color scheme.
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