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Chapel on Vineyard Hill by Maria Bozoky

plate no. 9912

Chapel on Vineyard Hill

Maria Bozoky, 1992

watercolorExpressionismlandscapechapelvineyardhilllandscapeskytrees
some experience helpful

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

palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the chapel, hill, and trees.

  2. step 02

    Apply a light wash of diluted brown and purple for the sky.

  3. step 03

    Create the base layer of the hill with a diluted brown wash, allowing it to dry slightly.

  4. step 04

    Add vertical strokes of darker brown and green to represent the vineyard rows.

  5. step 05

    Paint the chapel with a light wash of white, adding hints of brown for shadows.

  6. step 06

    Use quick, expressive strokes to depict the trees and foreground vegetation with darker greens and browns.

  7. step 07

    Add details like the cross and windows with a fine brush.

  8. step 08

    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

  • ·wet-on-dry
  • ·dry brush
  • ·watercolor washes
  • ·expressive linework
  • ·layering

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details
  • →Using too much water and losing control of the washes
  • →Not allowing layers to dry properly
  • →Creating mud by overmixing colors

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

  • ·watercolor paints
  • ·watercolor paper 140lb
  • ·round brushes (various sizes)
  • ·flat brush
  • ·water container
  • ·palette
  • ·pencil

optional

  • ·masking fluid
  • ·palette knife
  • ·spray bottle

Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve varied stroke widths.

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