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5 x 7 inch Oil Painting Study by Nick Orban
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Step 1: Establish the Composition...
by using Burnt Sienna and Turpentine, block in only the darkest areas, leaving the middle tones and highlights untouched.
*This step establishes the simple division of light and dark.
Step 2: Lower Middle tones
by using different mixtures
of Yellow Orche and Burnt Sienna, begin to define the smaller shapes in the room, use less and less Turpentine as you build up the values.
*Don't be concerned with the details at this point.
Step 3: Upper Middle tones
by using clean mixtures of Yellow Orche, Burnt Sienna, and White
lay in the upper middle tones. In this step use very little Turpentine. The thicker paint will rest on top of the previous layers.
*To keep colors from becoming muddy, wipe brushes after every paint application.
Step 4: Highlights
At this point the canvas is completely covered with paint and the consistence of paint is at it's thickest. Concentrate on creating areas of interest and defining details.
Final Step: Details
The details are put in at the end. Every step has built up to this point.
*By using a limited palette, it is easier to create a clean color harmony.
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