plate no. 0018

Will It Rain?

oilRealismportraitfigurebuildingchickenwindowdoorumbrella

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in portraiture, rendering textures of clothing and buildings, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing realistic lighting and shadow.

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 figure, building, and chickens.
step 02
Establish the main light source and map out the areas of light and shadow.
step 03
Block in the background colors, starting with the building and then the ground.
step 04
Begin painting the figure, starting with the skin tones and then moving on to the clothing.
step 05
Add details to the building, such as the window panes and door.
step 06
Paint the chickens, paying attention to their anatomy and feather patterns.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights and shadows to create depth and realism.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white · ivory black

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · sap green

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the building's walls. Use white and a touch of red for the shawl. Create the skirt color by mixing white, alizarin crimson, and a touch of ultramarine blue.

techniques

·scumbling
·dry brushing
·glazing
·chiaroscuro
·portraiture

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong light source.
→Inaccurate proportions of the figure.
→Not blending colors smoothly enough.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt umber, titanium white, ivory black, cadmium red, ultramarine blue, alizarin crimson, sap green)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette
·palette knife
·rags