plate no. 0181
Os Bebados ou Festejando o S. Martinho
Jose Malhoa, 1907
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in complex poses and capturing the nuances of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. It also provides practice in depicting textures and details of various objects within a scene.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 25 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a rough sketch to establish the composition and placement of figures and objects.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using thin washes of color.
- step 03
Develop the background and establish the overall lighting scheme.
- step 04
Begin refining the figures, paying attention to anatomy and proportions.
- step 05
Add details to the faces, clothing, and objects on the table.
- step 06
Build up layers of color and value to create depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of realism.
- step 08
Refine the details and make final adjustments to the composition.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · ivory black · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue
Achieve the warm, earthy tones by mixing burnt umber and raw sienna with small amounts of yellow ochre and alizarin crimson. Use ivory black to create shadows and titanium white to create highlights. Mix small amounts of ultramarine blue to cool down some of the browns.
techniques
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·underpainting
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·odorless mineral spirits
Use a medium-grain canvas to allow for layering and blending. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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