plate no. 4503
The meeting point
Hanno Karlhuber, 2007
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering architectural details and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to paint realistic insect forms and textures.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building and window, paying attention to perspective.
- step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of a muted blue-green.
- step 03
Begin adding details to the building's architecture, gradually building up layers of color and texture.
- step 04
Paint the window, focusing on the subtle variations in light and shadow.
- step 05
Sketch the flies in various poses, paying attention to their anatomy and proportions.
- step 06
Paint the flies, starting with the darker tones and gradually adding highlights.
- step 07
Add final details and highlights to the building and flies to create a sense of realism.
- step 08
Glaze with a thin layer of medium to unify the colors and add depth.
color palette
primary · Prussian Blue · Titanium White · Burnt Umber
secondary · Yellow Ochre · Payne's Gray
Mix Prussian Blue and Titanium White to create various shades of blue-green for the building. Use Burnt Umber and Payne's Gray for the flies, adding touches of Yellow Ochre for highlights.
techniques
- ·Glazing
- ·Scumbling
- ·Dry brushing
- ·Atmospheric perspective
- ·Rendering
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect perspective on the building.
- →Overly bright or saturated colors.
- →Lack of detail in the architectural elements.
- →Flies appearing flat or unrealistic.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 18x24
- ·Prussian Blue oil paint
- ·Titanium White oil paint
- ·Burnt Umber oil paint
- ·Yellow Ochre oil paint
- ·Payne's Gray oil paint
- ·#2 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Linseed oil
- ·Odorless mineral spirits
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Pre-toned canvas with a neutral grey can be helpful.
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