plate no. 8016
Summer Image II
Albin Brunovsky, 1979
advanced study
Recreating this image will develop skills in stippling, hatching, and cross-hatching to create tonal variations and textures. It will also teach how to build complex compositions with many details.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the table, figures, trees, and rose bushes.
- step 02
Begin adding details to the table cloth using hatching and cross-hatching to create the pattern.
- step 03
Work on the roses, using stippling and hatching to define the petals and create depth.
- step 04
Develop the background trees and foliage with varying densities of stippling and hatching.
- step 05
Carefully render the figure, paying attention to the subtle tonal changes to define the form.
- step 06
Add the wine glasses, using fine lines to suggest their shape and transparency.
- step 07
Refine the overall tonal balance, adding darker areas to create contrast and depth.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the image.
color palette
primary · black · white
secondary · gray
Varying the density of black ink or paint will create different shades of gray.
techniques
- ·stippling
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·dry brush
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Creating areas that are too uniformly dark or light.
- →Losing detail in the complex areas of the composition.
- →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
- →Not varying the density of marks enough to create depth.
materials
surface · Bristol board
required
- ·Fine-tipped drawing pens (various sizes)
- ·Bristol board or smooth paper
- ·Graphite pencils (HB, 2B)
- ·Eraser
- ·Ruler
- ·Tracing paper
optional
- ·Magnifying glass
- ·India ink
- ·Fine paint brushes
Use archival quality materials to ensure the longevity of the artwork.
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