plate no. 4703

Nomadic Tribes

oilMagic Realismgenre paintingfigureshorsescamelprocessiontraditional clothinglandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in stylized clothing and animals in motion, as well as understanding complex compositions with multiple focal points.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the main figures and animals, focusing on proportions and placement.
step 02
Block in the background with light blue and subtle variations.
step 03
Establish the basic colors for the clothing and animals, using thin washes.
step 04
Add details to the faces and clothing patterns, using smaller brushes.
step 05
Develop the background elements, such as the landscape and sky.
step 06
Refine the shapes and forms of the figures and animals, adding shadows and highlights.
step 07
Add final details, such as the patterns on the clothing and the textures of the animals.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers to unify the colors and create depth.

color palette

primary · red · blue · brown · beige

secondary · green · yellow · orange · white

Achieve the various shades of red by mixing a base red with small amounts of brown, orange, or white. Create the blues by mixing ultramarine blue with white or a touch of purple.

techniques