plate no. 9472
Mosquée De Sidi Mohammed, Chetma
Maurice Bompard, 1890
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting light and shadow within an architectural space, as well as capturing the texture of aged surfaces. It also provides practice in rendering figures in simple poses and clothing.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the columns and figures.
- step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the floor and walls.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the columns, paying attention to the texture and variations in color.
- step 05
Paint the figures, focusing on their form and the folds of their clothing.
- step 06
Add details to the background, such as the windows and the ceiling.
- step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust the overall color balance.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · ultramarine blue
Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with small amounts of black and white. Use burnt sienna to add warmth and ultramarine blue to cool down certain areas.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear light source.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and texture.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a medium-grit canvas to help create texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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