plate no. 6578

Woman and Mountains Shiva

oilSurrealismreligious paintingShivaHindu deitiesmountainsmoontridentfigures

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in detailed rendering, color mixing for skin tones, and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting complex drapery and ornamentation.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 40 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Create a detailed line drawing of the composition, paying close attention to proportions and the placement of figures and objects.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color, starting with the background sky and mountains.
step 03
Begin layering in the skin tones of the figures, using thin washes of color and building up the values gradually.
step 04
Add details to the clothing and jewelry, using smaller brushes and more precise strokes.
step 05
Paint the trident and other metallic elements, using highlights and shadows to create a sense of shine.
step 06
Refine the details of the faces, paying close attention to the eyes and other features.
step 07
Add the final touches, such as the moon and the subtle details in the background.
step 08
Glaze the painting with a thin layer of varnish to protect the surface and enhance the colors.