plate no. 6358
Now, I'll tell you what, my friend, said Scrooge. I am not going to stand this sort of thing any longer
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in dynamic poses and creating depth through linear perspective and tonal variations. It also offers practice in depicting textures of wood and fabric with visible brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main figures and the basic room layout, focusing on proportions and perspective.
- step 02
Establish the light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
- step 03
Begin with a thin wash of diluted burnt umber or similar earth tone to establish the underpainting.
- step 04
Layer in the local colors of the figures' clothing and the room's furnishings, gradually building up the values.
- step 05
Add details to the faces, hands, and other focal points, paying attention to the expressions and gestures.
- step 06
Define the textures of the wood grain, fabric, and books using dry brush techniques and hatching.
- step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and volume.
- step 08
Add final details, such as the books on the shelves and the papers on the desk.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black
secondary · cadmium red (light) · viridian green · yellow ochre
Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, and ivory black. Use small amounts of cadmium red and viridian green to create subtle color variations in the shadows and highlights.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·dry brushing
- ·glazing
- ·linear perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early
- →Ignoring the light source and creating flat lighting
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong
- →Failing to establish a strong sense of depth
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a medium-grit canvas to allow for texture. Consider using a toned canvas (e.g., light gray or raw sienna) to speed up the painting process.
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