plate no. 9746

Back of the New Mills, Norfolk

oilRomanticismlandscapebuildingswatertreesskyboatsfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in rendering architectural forms with simplified details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, water, and sky, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Establish the main value ranges by blocking in the darks and lights with thinned paint.
step 03
Begin refining the shapes of the buildings, adding details like windows and rooflines.
step 04
Paint the sky, blending the colors to create a soft, atmospheric effect.
step 05
Add the reflections in the water, using similar colors and values as the objects above.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage, using broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add the figures and boats, keeping them simple and in proportion to the rest of the scene.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix raw umber and white for the sky and water. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the buildings. Add touches of blue to darken shadows and yellow ochre to warm highlights.

techniques