plate no. 9455
Zeichner in römischen Ruinen
Heinrich Schonfeld, 1635
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering figures in a landscape and capturing the texture and light of aged architectural elements. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective and a sense of depth.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 20 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the architectural elements.
- step 02
Establish the main light source and block in the major shadow areas.
- step 03
Begin painting the sky and background, using soft, blended brushstrokes.
- step 04
Paint the architectural elements, paying attention to the details of the columns and the bas-relief.
- step 05
Add the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
- step 06
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the highlights and shadows as needed.
- step 07
Add final details, such as the foliage and the textures of the stone.
- step 08
Glaze to unify the colors and add depth.
color palette
primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre
secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · ivory black
Mix muted grays and browns for the architecture by combining raw umber, ivory black, and titanium white. Achieve the sky's soft blues by mixing ultramarine blue with titanium white and a touch of yellow ochre.
techniques
- ·glazing
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear light source.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
- →Not creating enough depth in the background.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·retouch varnish
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a toned canvas to create a more unified color palette.
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