plate no. 1324

Tiger terrace

Leonid Sejka, 1969

oilSurrealismlandscapelandscapemountainsterracetablegeometric shapessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice creating depth through atmospheric perspective and explore surrealist composition techniques. Students will also gain experience with geometric forms and rendering textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, terrace, and major shapes.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, gradually lightening towards the horizon.
step 03
Paint the distant mountains using muted earth tones, layering lighter shades to suggest atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Establish the base color for the terrace and lower section, a reddish-brown.
step 05
Paint the checkered floor, paying attention to perspective and consistent tile size.
step 06
Add the details on the terrace: the box, table with cloth, and other geometric elements.
step 07
Paint the details in the lower section, including the shapes, lines and symbols.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · red ochre · burnt umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix various shades of red-brown for the terrace and lower section by combining red ochre, burnt umber, and titanium white. Create the mountain colors by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white, with small amounts of blue for cooler tones.

techniques