plate no. 5646

Primer Milagro De Santa Teresa De Jesús. Resurrección De Su Sobrino Don Gonzalo Ovalle, Hijo De Su Hermana Doña Juana De Ahumada

oilRomanticismreligious paintingfiguresinteriorreligious scenechildnunarchitecture

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex drapery, capturing realistic skin tones, and understanding how to create depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting figures with varied expressions and poses.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 30 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a rough sketch of the composition, focusing on the placement and proportions of the figures and major architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the background with thin washes of color, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective and the fall of light.
step 03
Block in the main shapes and colors of the figures, starting with the nun and the child, then moving to the surrounding figures.
step 04
Develop the drapery of the clothing, focusing on the folds and highlights to create a sense of volume and texture.
step 05
Refine the facial features and expressions of each figure, paying close attention to the subtle variations in skin tone and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the tiles, columns, and wall textures.
step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value contrast to create a cohesive and visually appealing composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · ivory black · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian · ultramarine blue

Mix various shades of brown and gray by combining burnt umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create the warm tones in the clothing and skin. Add small amounts of ultramarine blue to darken shadows and create depth.

techniques

·glazing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·underpainting
·drapery study

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Inaccurate proportions of the figures.
→Neglecting the atmospheric perspective, which can flatten the image.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·oil paints (ivory black, yellow ochre, burnt umber, titanium white, cadmium red, viridian, ultramarine blue)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·assorted brushes (round and flat, various sizes)
·palette
·palette knife
·rags