Ráno by Josef Capek

plate no. 0394

Ráno

Josef Capek, 1928

oilExpressionismgenre paintinglandscapehousestreesfiguresskyfence

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for learning about simplified forms and expressive color. Recreating it will help students practice layering colors and creating a sense of depth with basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

3

brushwork visibility

4

value contrast

3

compositional simplicity

3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, ground, and buildings.
step 03
Add the trees and fence in the foreground.
step 04
Define the individual houses and their details, such as windows and roofs.
step 05
Paint the figures and the deer with simple shapes.
step 06
Add the background details like the dots and dashes to represent foliage and sky.
step 07
Refine the colors and shapes as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights.

color palette

primary · red · green · blue · white

secondary · yellow · orange · pink · brown

Mix different shades of green by combining blue and yellow with varying amounts of white. Create pink by mixing red and white. Use white to lighten all colors.

techniques

·blocking in
·layering
·simplified forms
·expressive brushstrokes
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→overworking the details
→making the colors too muddy
→not simplifying the forms enough
→losing the overall composition

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·acrylic paints
·canvas 12x16
·#8 flat brush
·#4 round brush
·palette
·water
·paper towels

optional

·palette knife
·easel
·medium retarder

Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. Use a medium-sized canvas to allow for sufficient detail.

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