plate no. 8239
Turkish Boys Let out of School
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in motion and creating atmospheric perspective with muted colors and soft edges. It also provides practice in capturing the effects of light and shadow on architectural forms.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main architectural elements and the general placement of the figures.
- step 02
Establish the overall value structure with thin washes of burnt umber and raw sienna.
- step 03
Block in the main color masses for the building, figures, and foliage, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
- step 04
Begin refining the figures, paying attention to their poses and gestures, using a limited palette of earth tones and white.
- step 05
Develop the architectural details, using a dry brush technique to create texture and suggest age.
- step 06
Soften edges and blend colors to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.
- step 07
Add highlights and details to the figures and architectural elements to create focal points.
- step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, value structure, and color harmony.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · ivory black
Achieve the muted tones by mixing earth colors with white and small amounts of black. Use thin washes of color to build up depth and atmosphere.
techniques
- ·dry brush
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·chiaroscuro
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
- →Creating figures that are too stiff or static.
- →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·retouch varnish
Use a canvas with a medium texture to facilitate the dry brush technique. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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