plate no. 9582

Vadeando con la manada

Georg Miciú, 1980

oilContemporary Realismgenre paintingrivercattlehorsefiguretreeslandscape

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and color mixing to create depth and texture. It also provides practice in capturing movement and reflections in water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and cattle.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of diluted paint.
step 03
Begin building up the texture in the background trees and foliage using thick paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Define the shapes of the cattle and horse with broad strokes, paying attention to their form and movement.
step 05
Create the water's surface with horizontal strokes, using lighter colors to suggest reflections and highlights.
step 06
Add details to the figures, such as the rider's clothing and facial features.
step 07
Refine the foreground rocks and pebbles with small, textured strokes.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · sap green · yellow ochre

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining sap green, yellow ochre, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Achieve browns by mixing burnt umber, raw sienna, and small amounts of red or blue.

techniques