plate no. 7262

Off to the Hunt

oilRomanticismanimal paintinghorsesdogsfiguresbuildingtreeslandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting complex forms of animals and figures in a landscape setting, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective and color harmony.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on proportions and placement of figures, horses, and the building.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the background and working towards the foreground.
step 03
Develop the values and forms of the horses and figures, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the building, including windows, doors, and architectural features.
step 05
Paint the dogs, focusing on their anatomy and movement.
step 06
Refine the foliage and landscape elements, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add highlights and details to the figures' clothing and accessories.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · ultramarine blue · sap green · ivory black

Achieve the warm tones of the horses and building by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue and sap green to create the cool tones of the foliage and sky. Vary the mixes with white to achieve different values.

techniques