plate no. 6704
The Ride
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures and animals in a realistic style, as well as creating depth through atmospheric perspective and color temperature.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the building, figures, and horses.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas, starting with the sky and background trees.
- step 03
Establish the values of the building, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 04
Begin to refine the figures and horses, adding details and adjusting proportions.
- step 05
Develop the details of the foliage and ground, using a variety of brushstrokes.
- step 06
Add the smaller details, such as the dogs and the figures in the background.
- step 07
Refine the overall color harmony and adjust the values as needed.
- step 08
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · titanium white · ivory black
secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green
Mix various shades of brown and green by blending burnt umber, yellow ochre, and ultramarine blue. Use titanium white to lighten colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of cadmium red to warm up the browns and greens.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·figure drawing
common pitfalls
- →Incorrect proportions of figures and animals.
- →Overly saturated colors.
- →Lack of depth in the background.
- →Insufficient attention to detail in the foreground.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·yellow ochre 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
- ·turpentine
- ·retouch varnish
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to thin the paints and improve flow.
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