
plate no. 9912
Maria Bozoky, 1992
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and expressive line work to create a sense of movement and atmosphere. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and values.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the chapel, hill, and trees.
Apply a light wash of diluted brown and purple for the sky.
Create the base layer of the hill with a diluted brown wash, allowing it to dry slightly.
Add vertical strokes of darker brown and green to represent the vineyard rows.
Paint the chapel with a light wash of white, adding hints of brown for shadows.
Use quick, expressive strokes to depict the trees and foreground vegetation with darker greens and browns.
Add details like the cross and windows with a fine brush.
Evaluate and add final touches to balance the composition and values.
color palette
primary · burnt sienna · raw umber · sap green
secondary · purple · white
Mix burnt sienna and raw umber for various shades of brown. Dilute colors with water to create transparent washes.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
optional
Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varied stroke widths.
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