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Sleeping woman teased by two boys by Abraham van Strij

plate no. 9818

Sleeping woman teased by two boys

Abraham van Strij

oilNeoclassicismgenre paintingwomanboysdogarchitecturebasketfigures
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures, creating tonal values using hatching and cross-hatching, and understanding composition.

technical profile

palette complexity
1
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Create a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and main architectural elements.

  2. step 02

    Establish the darkest areas of the painting with a dark wash or ink.

  3. step 03

    Begin building up the mid-tones using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.

  4. step 04

    Pay close attention to the direction of light and shadow to create form.

  5. step 05

    Add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds.

  6. step 06

    Refine the architectural details, such as the stone texture and the column.

  7. step 07

    Add the dog and the basket, paying attention to their textures.

  8. step 08

    Make final adjustments to the values and details to create a cohesive and balanced composition.

color palette

primary · black · white

secondary · gray

Varying the ratio of black and white will create different shades of gray.

techniques

  • ·hatching
  • ·cross-hatching
  • ·value study
  • ·figure drawing
  • ·rendering textures

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details too early
  • →Failing to establish a strong value structure
  • →Ignoring the direction of light
  • →Not paying attention to proportions of figures

materials

surface · drawing paper

required

  • ·drawing paper
  • ·graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
  • ·eraser
  • ·ruler
  • ·fine liner pens
  • ·black ink

optional

  • ·watercolor pencils
  • ·tortillon for blending

Use a smooth paper for easier blending and hatching.

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