plate no. 0748
Untitled
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and placement of the figures and instruments.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the background, clothing, and skin tones.
- step 03
Refine the shapes of the figures and instruments, paying attention to proportions.
- step 04
Add details to the faces, hands, and instruments.
- step 05
Use short, visible brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
- step 06
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of harmony and balance.
- step 07
Add highlights and shadows to enhance the form.
- step 08
Apply final details like jewelry and patterns.
color palette
primary · red · white · brown · yellow
secondary · pink · grey
Mix different shades of red by adding white or brown. Create skin tones by mixing white, red, and a touch of yellow and brown. Use grey for the background by mixing white and black with a touch of brown.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·color mixing
- ·simplified forms
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too many colors
- →Ignoring the proportions of the figures
- →Creating flat, lifeless forms
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylics are easier to clean up, but oils offer richer colors and blending capabilities.
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