plate no. 0162
Resurrected Christ
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure drawing, drapery rendering, and creating a sense of depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in mixing subtle skin tones and muted colors.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of Christ, the angels, and the cross.
- step 02
Block in the main shapes and values using a limited palette of earth tones.
- step 03
Develop the architectural background, paying attention to perspective and light.
- step 04
Begin refining the figures, starting with the underpainting of the skin tones.
- step 05
Add details to the drapery, using highlights and shadows to create form.
- step 06
Paint the wings of the angels, using soft, blended strokes.
- step 07
Add the inscription on the base, carefully copying the lettering.
- step 08
Apply final glazes to unify the painting and enhance the colors.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black · cadmium red light
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white. Skin tones can be created by blending yellow ochre, cadmium red light, and white, with small amounts of raw umber for shadows.
techniques
- ·figure drawing
- ·drapery rendering
- ·glazing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·underpainting
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of the figures
- →Overly bright or saturated colors
- →Lack of depth in the background
- →Poorly rendered drapery
- →Inaccurate lettering of the inscription
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·retouch varnish
- ·medium gloss
Use a high-quality canvas primed with gesso for best results. Consider using a medium to thin the oil paints and improve flow.
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