plate no. 3295

Testing Davis apparatus

oilMagic Realismgenre paintingswimming poolfiguresarchitecturewaterinteriorbricks

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, particularly with circular forms, and in creating texture with cross-hatching and dry brush techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the pool, walls, and figures.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points to guide the perspective.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color: the pool water, the brick walls, and the figures.
step 04
Add details to the figures, focusing on their poses and proportions.
step 05
Use cross-hatching to create shadows and texture on the walls and pool deck.
step 06
Apply dry brush strokes to suggest the texture of the water and the brick.
step 07
Refine the details of the railings and other architectural elements.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and realism of the scene.

color palette

primary · light blue · brown · white · gray

secondary · black · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of blue and gray for the water, using white to lighten the tones. Create the brick color by mixing brown with yellow ochre and white.

techniques