
plate no. 9818
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures, creating tonal values using hatching and cross-hatching, and understanding composition.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Create a light sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and main architectural elements.
Establish the darkest areas of the painting with a dark wash or ink.
Begin building up the mid-tones using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.
Pay close attention to the direction of light and shadow to create form.
Add details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds.
Refine the architectural details, such as the stone texture and the column.
Add the dog and the basket, paying attention to their textures.
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
common pitfalls
surface · drawing paper
required
optional
Use a smooth paper for easier blending and hatching.
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