plate no. 2349
Basutoland Hills
some experience helpful
This painting is great for learning about simplified shapes and color blocking. Students can practice creating depth using color temperature and size variations.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, houses, and trees, focusing on overall composition.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, hills, and foreground.
- step 03
Add the darker values for the mountains and shadows.
- step 04
Define the shapes of the houses and trees with thicker paint and visible brushstrokes.
- step 05
Introduce secondary colors to add variation and interest to the landscape.
- step 06
Add details like the figures and the animal.
- step 07
Refine the edges and add highlights to create a sense of depth.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.
color palette
primary · yellow · green · blue · red
secondary · brown · purple · white
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and purples by combining blues and reds. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·impasto
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·simplified shapes
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplified aesthetic.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Not establishing a clear focal point.
- →Ignoring the importance of color temperature in creating depth.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
- ·mineral spirits (if using oils)
optional
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas to allow for visible brushstrokes.
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