plate no. 4414

Untitled

Tetsuya Ishida, 2004

oilSurrealismsymbolic paintingfigurebathtubwaterobjectssurrealbathroom

experienced study

Recreating this painting will develop skills in rendering realistic forms with subtle value changes and understanding complex compositions with multiple focal points. It also requires careful observation of details and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a detailed line drawing to establish the composition and proportions.
step 02
Block in the main shapes and areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin building up layers of paint, focusing on the figure and the central creature.
step 04
Develop the details of the objects in the bathtub, paying attention to their textures and reflections.
step 05
Refine the values and colors to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 06
Add the final details, such as highlights and subtle color variations.
step 07
Glaze to unify the colors and create a smooth finish.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · payne's gray

secondary · raw umber · cadmium red light

Achieve the cool, muted tones by mixing ultramarine blue, titanium white, and a touch of payne's gray. Use raw umber to create shadows and add warmth to certain areas. Mix small amounts of cadmium red light to create the reds on the medicine bottle.

techniques