plate no. 7199
On the Contrary
Kay Sage, 1952
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in accurately rendering geometric forms, understanding light and shadow, and creating a sense of depth and perspective.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the architectural elements.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and then the major planes of the buildings.
- step 03
Refine the values and colors of each plane, paying attention to subtle shifts in tone.
- step 04
Add the details of the geometric shapes and their shadows.
- step 05
Carefully blend the edges of the shapes to create a smooth, surreal effect.
- step 06
Add the subtle details of the objects on the structures.
- step 07
Refine the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth.
color palette
primary · gray · white · black
secondary · red · green · brown
Achieve the various grays by mixing black and white with small amounts of brown or blue. The red and green are used sparingly as accents.
techniques
- ·value studies
- ·linear perspective
- ·color mixing
- ·blending
- ·hard and soft edges
common pitfalls
- →inaccurate perspective
- →uneven blending
- →overly harsh shadows
- →incorrect color values
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·graphite pencils
- ·white oil paint
- ·black oil paint
- ·gray oil paint
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
Use high-quality paints to achieve smooth blending and accurate color mixing.
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