
plate no. 6464
Maria Bozoky, 1979
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
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, hill, and barrel using a pencil.
Apply a thin wash of diluted blue and purple watercolor for the sky and hill.
Add a light wash of blue and grey to the building, leaving some areas white.
Use a dry brush technique with brown and yellow to create the corn pile texture.
Define the shapes with darker lines using a fine-tipped pen or pencil.
Add details like windows and door with watercolor and pen.
Use red and purple to add accents and shadows.
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
common pitfalls
surface · Watercolor paper 140lb
required
optional
Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes for varied effects.
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