plate no. 0673
Winter Criminal Term
Conroy Maddox, 1963
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Prepare the canvas with a light gray wash.
- step 02
Sketch the basic shapes of the figure, horse, and background blocks.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of color using thin washes of gouache.
- step 04
Add details to the figure and hats, focusing on the tonal variations.
- step 05
Paint the horse using a dark, almost black, color, adding subtle highlights.
- step 06
Incorporate collage elements, adhering them carefully to the canvas.
- step 07
Add final details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired mood.
- step 08
Varnish to protect the surface.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ivory black · yellow ochre
secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium yellow
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors and adding white or gray. Use thin washes to build up layers of color.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·glazing
- ·collage
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive quality.
- →Using colors that are too bright and saturated.
- →Not allowing the layers to dry properly before adding more paint.
- →Poor adhesion of collage elements.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·gouache paints
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·flat brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·collage materials (paper scraps, photos)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·spray fixative
Use a good quality gouache paint for best results. Consider using a matte varnish to reduce glare.
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