plate no. 1432

Cabbage Patch, The Gardens of Belfield, Pennsylvania

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective, as well as practicing different brushstrokes for foliage and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major elements like trees and the gazebo.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and whites, blending softly to create cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the background trees with dark browns and greens, using varying values to suggest depth.
step 04
Paint the tall, thin trees with yellows and browns, adding highlights to create a sense of light.
step 05
Block in the garden area with greens and browns, creating the rows and pathways.
step 06
Paint the cabbages with varying shades of green and white, adding shadows to create form.
step 07
Add details to the gazebo and other architectural elements.
step 08
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create texture.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Yellow Ochre · Burnt Umber · Titanium White

secondary · Sap Green · Cadmium Yellow · Raw Sienna

Mix greens by combining Prussian Blue and Yellow Ochre. Create lighter tones by adding Titanium White. Use Burnt Umber to darken colors and create shadows.

techniques