plate no. 3114

Triptych - the right part

Jacek Yerka, 1996

oilSurrealismlandscapefactoriesmachinerylandscapepipessmokesky

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering complex mechanical forms and creating atmospheric perspective with a limited color palette. It also encourages attention to detail and patience in building up layers of texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 25 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of major elements like the factories and foreground objects.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the industrial landscape.
step 03
Block in the sky with a gradient of browns and yellows, creating a sense of atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Begin layering in the factories and machinery, starting with the darkest values and gradually adding highlights.
step 05
Focus on accurately rendering the complex shapes and details of the pipes, chimneys, and other mechanical elements.
step 06
Develop the foreground elements, paying attention to the textures and details of the rusted metal and debris.
step 07
Add subtle highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and add final touches, such as smoke and atmospheric effects.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · yellow ochre

secondary · ivory black · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Achieve the various shades of brown and rust by mixing burnt umber with raw sienna, yellow ochre, and small amounts of black or white. Use cadmium yellow to create highlights and add warmth to the overall palette.

techniques

·glazing
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·rendering metal

common pitfalls

→Getting lost in the details too early without establishing the overall composition.
→Using too much color and losing the muted, atmospheric effect.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and perspective.
→Not paying enough attention to the textures and details of the mechanical elements.