plate no. 3075
Eaux-Bonnes
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in perspective drawing, value shading, and creating atmospheric depth. Students will also learn how to simplify complex scenes into manageable shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, buildings, and trees, paying attention to perspective.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points.
- step 03
Begin shading the sky with light, even tones.
- step 04
Add darker values to the mountains to create depth and form.
- step 05
Block in the basic shapes of the buildings, using perspective to create a sense of distance.
- step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors.
- step 07
Paint the trees, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
- step 08
Add final details, such as figures and shadows.
color palette
primary · ivory black · raw umber · titanium white
secondary · payne's gray
Mix shades of gray by combining ivory black and titanium white. Use raw umber to add warmth to the grays. Payne's gray can be used for the darkest shadows.
techniques
- ·linear perspective
- ·value shading
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Failing to establish a strong sense of perspective.
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
- →Using too much contrast, which can flatten the image.
- →Ignoring the importance of edges and transitions.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·mineral spirits
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·payne's gray oil paint
A toned canvas (e.g., with a thin wash of raw umber) can be helpful for establishing values quickly.
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