plate no. 5078

Urania

Carlos Quizpez Asín, 1935

oilMuralismportraitfigureportraitcrowdskystarslanterns

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, color mixing for skin tones, and creating a sense of depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on proportions of the figure and placement of background elements.
step 02
Block in the main colors of the background: the blue sky, the reddish-brown ground, and the muted tones of the crowd.
step 03
Establish the base skin tone of the central figure, paying attention to the subtle variations in light and shadow.
step 04
Paint the hair, layering different shades of brown and red to create depth and texture.
step 05
Add details to the face: eyes, nose, and mouth, using soft blending techniques.
step 06
Refine the clothing and hands, paying attention to the folds and contours.
step 07
Paint the figures in the background, simplifying their forms and colors to create a sense of distance.
step 08
Add the final details: the stars in the sky and the light emanating from the sphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red light

Mix raw umber and white for the base skin tone, adding small amounts of burnt sienna and red for warmth. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, and yellow ochre and raw umber for the crowd.

techniques