plate no. 3723

Quarrelling

oil, canvasRealismgenre paintingfiguresparkpondarchitecturetreesclothing

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic figures and clothing, as well as capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in an outdoor setting. Students will also learn how to create depth and atmosphere through careful color mixing and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and colors of the background, including the trees, pond, and sky.
step 03
Begin to define the figures, paying attention to their anatomy and clothing details.
step 04
Layer in the shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 05
Add details to the architectural elements, such as the columns and balustrade.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting to create a sense of harmony and balance.
step 07
Add final details, such as the reflections in the pond and the textures of the clothing.
step 08
Let it dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · beige · brown · black · white

secondary · green · red · grey

Achieve the various shades of brown and beige by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and titanium white. Use small amounts of ultramarine blue or cadmium yellow to adjust the temperature of the colors.

techniques

·underpainting
·glazing
·scumbling
·blending
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the painting process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors that are too saturated or unnatural.
→Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (burnt umber, raw sienna, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, black)
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Palette knife
·Rags