plate no. 6130
Woman Leaving the Psychoanalyst
experienced study
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering textures, creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective, and understanding surrealist symbolism.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the figure's placement and the architectural structure.
- step 02
Establish the base color for the sky, gradually darkening towards the top.
- step 03
Block in the main colors of the building, varying the tones to create depth and form.
- step 04
Paint the figure's robe, paying attention to the folds and shadows.
- step 05
Add details to the figure, including the mask, hair, and the objects she is holding.
- step 06
Render the brickwork and architectural details, using subtle color variations.
- step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the realism and surreal atmosphere.
color palette
primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · titanium white
secondary · payne's gray · yellow ochre
Mix burnt sienna and raw umber with white to create the various shades of the building and figure. Use Payne's gray to darken the sky and create shadows.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·rendering folds
common pitfalls
- →overworking details too early
- →inconsistent lighting
- →incorrect proportions of the figure
- →muddy colors
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·payne's gray oil paint
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a medium to thin the paints for glazing.
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