plate no. 4011

Resting Tiger

oilImpressionismanimal paintingtigeranimalgrassjunglewildlifeportrait

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create a vibrant and dynamic representation of a subject. Students will learn to simplify forms and focus on capturing the essence of the subject through color and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic outline of the tiger, focusing on proportions and pose.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of green, blue, and purple.
step 03
Start applying the base colors for the tiger's fur: orange, yellow, and white.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the form of the tiger.
step 05
Introduce accent colors like red, pink, and blue to add vibrancy and interest.
step 06
Use short, expressive brushstrokes to create texture and movement in the fur.
step 07
Refine the details of the face, paying attention to the eyes and mouth.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impact of the painting.

color palette

primary · orange · yellow · white · green

secondary · red · blue · purple

Achieve the various shades of orange by mixing yellow and red with varying amounts of white. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the hue by adding small amounts of red or brown.

techniques

·impasto
·broken color
·expressive brushwork
·color layering
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Getting bogged down in details and neglecting the overall composition.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing them to create subtle variations.
→Not establishing a clear value structure, resulting in a flat and lifeless painting.