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Courtyard with Corn by Maria Bozoky

plate no. 6464

Courtyard with Corn

Maria Bozoky, 1979

mixed techniqueExpressionismcityscapebuildingcourtyardcornlandscapeskybarrel
some experience helpful

This painting allows students to practice expressive mark-making and layering of colors to create depth and texture. It also encourages simplification of forms and focusing on capturing the overall mood rather than precise details.

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 building, hill, and barrel using a pencil.

  2. step 02

    Apply a thin wash of diluted blue and purple watercolor for the sky and hill.

  3. step 03

    Add a light wash of blue and grey to the building, leaving some areas white.

  4. step 04

    Use a dry brush technique with brown and yellow to create the corn pile texture.

  5. step 05

    Define the shapes with darker lines using a fine-tipped pen or pencil.

  6. step 06

    Add details like windows and door with watercolor and pen.

  7. step 07

    Use red and purple to add accents and shadows.

  8. step 08

    Refine the overall composition and add final touches.

color palette

primary · Prussian Blue · Ultramarine Violet · Burnt Sienna

secondary · Yellow Ochre · Alizarin Crimson · Sap Green

Mix blue and violet for the sky and hill. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the corn. Add a touch of red to the brown for shadows.

techniques

  • ·Dry brushing
  • ·Layering washes
  • ·Expressive linework
  • ·Color mixing
  • ·Simplification of forms

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details
  • →Using too much water
  • →Creating muddy colors
  • →Losing the expressive quality

materials

surface · Watercolor paper 140lb

required

  • ·Watercolor paper 140lb
  • ·Watercolor paints
  • ·Round brushes (various sizes)
  • ·Fine-tipped pen
  • ·Pencil
  • ·Palette

optional

  • ·Masking fluid
  • ·Palette knife
  • ·Spray bottle

Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes for varied effects.

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