plate no. 9107
Rain Drops
Lana Kanyo, 2014
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting transparency and reflections, as well as creating subtle tonal variations to suggest form and light.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the vase, flowers, and background drapery.
- step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas with thin washes of neutral tones.
- step 03
Block in the background, gradually building up layers of color and texture.
- step 04
Begin defining the shape and form of the glass vase, paying attention to reflections and distortions.
- step 05
Add the flowers, starting with the larger shapes and then adding details.
- step 06
Refine the details of the water droplets and reflections within the glass.
- step 07
Adjust the overall values and color balance to create a cohesive composition.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.
color palette
primary · titanium white · raw umber · payne's gray
secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · ivory black
Achieve the subtle grays and greens by mixing white with small amounts of umber, gray, and ochre. Use thin glazes to build up depth and luminosity.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·blending
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Ignoring the subtle shifts in color and value within the glass.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·easel
Use a smooth canvas to facilitate blending and glazing. Consider using a toned canvas to speed up the painting process.
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