plate no. 0668
The Hunters leave Southill
George Stubbs, 1768
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering realistic animal anatomy and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing subtle color variations in natural light.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes and composition.
- step 02
Establish the background sky and distant trees using thin washes of color.
- step 03
Block in the basic shapes of the building and figures, focusing on accurate proportions.
- step 04
Develop the details of the horses, paying attention to their anatomy and musculature.
- step 05
Add details to the figures' clothing and faces, using small brushstrokes.
- step 06
Render the dogs, capturing their poses and expressions.
- step 07
Refine the details of the landscape, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 08
Add final details and adjust values to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · yellow ochre · Prussian blue · cadmium red light
Achieve the various browns and earth tones by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and yellow ochre with white. Use Prussian blue to create cooler shadows and grays. Mix red with browns to create the horse colors.
techniques
- ·underpainting
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Inaccurate proportions of the animals.
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- →Using colors that are too saturated or unrealistic.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a toned ground to help establish the overall color harmony.
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