plate no. 1682
Somebody has been at my porridge, and has eaten it all up!
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting fur texture and creating a sense of depth through layering and subtle value changes. It also provides practice in rendering realistic lighting and creating a narrative scene.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, paying attention to proportions and perspective.
- step 02
Establish the background colors and values, focusing on the wall and floor.
- step 03
Block in the basic shapes and values of the bears, table, and chairs.
- step 04
Begin layering colors and adding details to the bears' fur, using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 05
Refine the details of the table, chairs, and bowls, paying attention to light and shadow.
- step 06
Add the details of the paintings on the wall.
- step 07
Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and create a sense of depth.
- step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · ivory black
secondary · yellow ochre · titanium white · cerulean blue
Mix raw umber and ivory black to create the dark fur tones. Use yellow ochre and titanium white to create the lighter fur tones. Mix cerulean blue with white to create the wall color.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·hatching
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the fur and losing the sense of texture.
- →Creating too much contrast and losing the subtle value changes.
- →Ignoring the perspective and creating a flat, unrealistic composition.
- →Not paying attention to the light source and creating inconsistent shadows.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·painting easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Experiment with different brush sizes and techniques to achieve the desired fur texture.
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