plate no. 4354

Three Women and Three Wolves

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)mythological paintingtreesfigurewolvesforestfoliagemythological

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating textures with brushstrokes, and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting figures and animals in a stylized manner.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: trees, figures, wolves, and ground.
step 02
Establish the overall red tone of the forest with a thin wash.
step 03
Begin layering darker reds and browns to define the tree trunks and create texture.
step 04
Paint the figures with pale tones, focusing on the flowing drapery and hair.
step 05
Add the wolves with solid black, leaving small highlights for their eyes and teeth.
step 06
Develop the foreground foliage with greens and browns, using varied brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details like the musical instrument and subtle patterns on the trees.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and adding final touches.

color palette

primary · red · black · white · brown

secondary · green · blue-gray · yellow

Achieve the various red tones by mixing red with brown, white, and small amounts of blue. Create the pale figure tones by mixing white with small amounts of red, blue, and yellow.

techniques