plate no. 6697

Paradise

oil, panelNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresanimalslandscapetreesskyreligious scene

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex compositions with many figures and animals, as well as understanding the use of subtle color variations to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main figures, animals, and landscape elements.
step 02
Establish the background by painting the sky and distant trees with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the figures and animals using simplified color values.
step 04
Gradually add details to the figures and animals, paying attention to anatomical accuracy and proportions.
step 05
Develop the foliage and ground cover with layers of small brushstrokes, varying color and texture.
step 06
Refine the lighting and shadows to create a sense of depth and volume.
step 07
Add final details such as facial features, fur textures, and highlights.
step 08
Glaze with thin layers of color to unify the composition and enhance the overall harmony.

color palette

primary · ochre · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · viridian green

Achieve the skin tones by mixing ochre, raw umber, and titanium white. Use ultramarine blue and titanium white for the sky. Mix greens from viridian green and yellow ochre.

techniques