plate no. 8360

1908 Cottage and Trees 2018 Roman Baths and Barn

Anthony Padgett, 2018

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintingtreesbuildingskylandscaperuinsfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve the desired hues and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, tree, and ground, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the main green areas of the tree with a base layer of green, varying the shade slightly.
step 04
Add darker green tones to the tree to create depth and shadow, following the direction of the leaves.
step 05
Paint the building with a mix of browns and grays, using rectangular brushstrokes to suggest the stonework.
step 06
Block in the ground with a mix of greens, yellows, and browns, using short, choppy brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add the details of the ruins with browns and whites.
step 08
Outline the main shapes with dark brown or black to define the forms.

color palette

primary · sap green · cerulean blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

Mix different shades of green by combining sap green with yellow ochre or raw umber. Create the sky by blending cerulean blue with titanium white. Use raw umber and burnt sienna to create the browns for the building and ruins.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·blocking in

common pitfalls

→Over-blending the colors, which can result in a muddy appearance.
→Making the brushstrokes too uniform, which can flatten the image.
→Not paying attention to the relative sizes and positions of the shapes, which can distort the composition.
→Using too much detail, which can detract from the simplified style.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil
·mineral spirits

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·rags

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Acrylic paints will dry faster, while oil paints will allow for more blending time.

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