plate no. 5972
Efter Solnedgang
Kitty Lange Kielland, 1885
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle tonal variations and in rendering reflections in water. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the house, water, and figure.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, water, field, and house.
- step 03
Establish the basic values, paying attention to the light source and shadows.
- step 04
Begin refining the details of the house, trees, and figure.
- step 05
Add the reflections in the water, using broken brushstrokes and softened edges.
- step 06
Develop the texture of the grass and foliage with varied brushwork.
- step 07
Adjust the overall color harmony and value relationships.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.
color palette
primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · burnt umber · raw sienna
secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · viridian
Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze. The water reflections require careful mixing of colors from the objects above.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Making the reflections too literal and sharp.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·raw sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·medium gloss
Use a medium-grain canvas for optimal texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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