plate no. 7156

Summer Image I

Albin Brunovsky, 1978

oilSurrealismillustrationtreesfiguresforestfoliagetextsurreal

advanced study

Recreating this image would develop skills in detailed linework, creating texture through hatching and cross-hatching, and understanding complex compositions with multiple layers of detail. It would also help with figure drawing and rendering forms with limited value range.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a light sketch of the overall composition, including the figures, trees, and main branches.
step 02
Begin adding detail to the figures, focusing on accurate proportions and subtle shading.
step 03
Start defining the tree trunks and larger branches with darker lines, establishing the basic structure of the forest.
step 04
Add layers of foliage using hatching and cross-hatching techniques, varying the density of lines to create depth.
step 05
Pay attention to the overlapping of branches and leaves to create a sense of three-dimensionality.
step 06
Incorporate the text element, carefully rendering the letters and integrating it into the surrounding foliage.
step 07
Refine the details throughout the image, adding subtle variations in tone and texture.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall contrast and create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · sepia · ivory black

secondary · raw umber · light ochre

Vary the intensity of sepia by diluting it with water or mixing it with ivory black for darker areas. Light ochre can be used sparingly to create subtle highlights.

techniques