plate no. 2573
Ward Room 1
Eric Ravilious, 1941
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in hatching and cross-hatching to create tonal values and textures, as well as understanding how to depict light and shadow in an interior space.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Create a preliminary sketch to establish the composition and proportions of the figures and objects.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of light and shadow using diluted washes of color.
- step 03
Begin building up the tonal values using hatching and cross-hatching techniques.
- step 04
Focus on defining the forms of the figures and objects with careful attention to detail.
- step 05
Add the details of the clock, the papers on the table, and the other elements in the room.
- step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.
- step 07
Add the final touches and details to complete the painting.
- step 08
Step back and evaluate the overall effect, making any necessary adjustments.
color palette
primary · ochre · black · white
secondary · grey · brown
Mix ochre with black and white to create various shades of beige and grey. Use brown to add warmth to the shadows.
techniques
- ·hatching
- ·cross-hatching
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·limited palette
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of light and shadow.
- →Failing to establish a strong tonal range.
- →Inaccurate proportions of the figures and objects.
- →Uneven hatching or cross-hatching that creates a muddy effect.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ochre oil paint
- ·black oil paint
- ·white oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
- ·easel
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Prepare the canvas with gesso before painting.
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