plate no. 9246

Saint Roch

Antonio Sicurezza, 1969

oilPost-Impressionismreligious paintingfiguredogstaffhathaloreligious

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, rendering textures with visible brushstrokes, and creating a harmonious color palette with earth tones. Students will also learn how to depict light and shadow to create depth and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes and proportions of the figure, dog, and background.
step 02
Establish the background with broad strokes of muted blues and grays, allowing for some variation in color.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the figure, using a mix of earth tones and yellows for the clothing and skin.
step 04
Develop the details of the face, focusing on capturing the expression and subtle variations in skin tone.
step 05
Add the details of the clothing, paying attention to the folds and textures created by the light and shadow.
step 06
Paint the dog, using similar earth tones and focusing on capturing its form and texture.
step 07
Add the staff, hat, and other details, such as the halo and bandages, using appropriate colors and values.
step 08
Refine the painting by adding highlights and shadows, and adjusting the colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · raw sienna · raw umber · cadmium yellow light · ivory black

Mix earth tones with white to create lighter shades for highlights and with black or umber for shadows. Use ultramarine blue to create muted grays for the background and to cool down warm tones.

techniques

·alla prima
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·chiaroscuro
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Failing to capture the correct proportions of the figure.
→Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in skin tone.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

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