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Ovillo de luna by Martin Pereira

plate no. 4210

Ovillo de luna

Martin Pereira

chalk, gouache, paperSurrealismsymbolic paintingmoontreesbirdsnesteggsnight
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice blending chalk pastels to create smooth gradients and using line work to define shapes and add details.

technical profile

palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
5
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic composition: moon, trees, birds, nest, and horizon line.

  2. step 02

    Block in the background with black chalk, blending for a smooth, even tone.

  3. step 03

    Apply pink chalk for the trees, adding white highlights to create form.

  4. step 04

    Use yellow and orange chalk for the origami birds, defining the folds with darker shades.

  5. step 05

    Create the moon with white chalk, adding subtle orange lines for texture.

  6. step 06

    Paint the nest with yellow and brown chalk, using short strokes to simulate straw.

  7. step 07

    Add white chalk for the eggs, blending slightly for a rounded appearance.

  8. step 08

    Refine details and add highlights with white chalk, especially around the moon and edges of objects.

color palette

primary · black · white · pink

secondary · yellow · orange · purple

Mix white with pink to create lighter shades for the trees. Blend yellow and orange for the birds. Use white to create a halo effect around the moon.

techniques

  • ·chalk blending
  • ·line work
  • ·highlighting
  • ·layering
  • ·scumbling

common pitfalls

  • →Over-blending, which can muddy the colors.
  • →Not using enough contrast, resulting in a flat image.
  • →Inaccurate proportions in the initial sketch.
  • →Applying too much pressure with the chalk, making it difficult to blend.

materials

surface · black paper or cardstock

required

  • ·Black paper or cardstock
  • ·White chalk pastel
  • ·Pink chalk pastel
  • ·Yellow chalk pastel
  • ·Orange chalk pastel
  • ·Purple chalk pastel
  • ·Blending stumps or tortillons
  • ·Fixative spray

optional

  • ·kneaded eraser
  • ·soft brushes
  • ·ruler

Use soft chalk pastels for easier blending. Apply fixative spray in light layers to prevent smudging.

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