plate no. 4709

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Max Walter Svanberg, 1956

oilSurrealismsymbolic paintingmaskfigurehornsgeometric patternssurrealsymbolic

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in precise line work, pattern creation, and color layering to achieve a surreal and symbolic effect. It also encourages experimentation with mixed media and unconventional color combinations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic symmetrical structure of the mask and background elements.
step 02
Apply a base layer of red paint to the background, leaving a white border.
step 03
Block in the larger shapes of the mask with their respective colors (red, black, blue, white).
step 04
Begin adding details to the face, including the floral patterns, eyes, and mouth.
step 05
Paint the horns and the surrounding geometric patterns, paying attention to symmetry.
step 06
Add the teal and white feather-like elements around the face.
step 07
Refine the details and add small geometric shapes to the red background.
step 08
Add final details and highlights with fine brushes.

color palette

primary · red · black · white · blue

secondary · teal · yellow · gold

Mix shades of red by adding white or black. Teal can be achieved by mixing blue and green with white. Gold can be achieved by mixing yellow with brown and a touch of metallic paint.

techniques