plate no. 7870
Supper Wagon
Toshi Yoshida, 1938
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve muted tones and layering to create depth in a complex composition. It also provides practice in rendering figures and architectural details in a stylized manner.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
2
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the wagons, buildings, and figures.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a light wash of the background sky and ground.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes of the wagons and buildings with their respective colors.
- step 04
Add details to the banners, including the lettering and patterns.
- step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to the folds and shadows in their clothing.
- step 06
Render the dog with careful attention to its anatomy and fur texture.
- step 07
Add final details such as the lights, tree branches, and architectural elements.
- step 08
Refine the colors and values to create a cohesive and atmospheric scene.
color palette
primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Burnt umber
secondary · Red oxide · Titanium white · Payne's gray
Mix Prussian blue and Payne's gray for the night sky. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber for the warm tones of the wagon banners. Add titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·Layering
- ·Color mixing
- ·Dry brushing
- ·Glazing
- ·Rendering
common pitfalls
- →Getting the proportions of the figures wrong.
- →Making the colors too bright and saturated.
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall atmosphere.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and perspective.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·Flat brush (size 8)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
- ·Linseed oil or acrylic medium
optional
- ·Easel
- ·Rags
- ·Apron
Use a canvas with a smooth surface for better detail rendering. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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