plate no. 7757
Evening Approaches
Oleksa Novakivskyi, 1924
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing atmospheric perspective and depicting a landscape scene.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky and land.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and the general shapes of the hills and trees.
- step 03
Block in the sky with broad strokes of light blue, white, and hints of yellow and pink.
- step 04
Apply darker blues and grays to suggest cloud formations.
- step 05
Begin layering the landscape with greens, yellows, and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 06
Add darker greens and blues to create depth in the trees and foliage.
- step 07
Introduce highlights with lighter yellows and greens to capture the effect of light.
- step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create a sense of atmosphere and depth.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · yellow ochre · sap green
secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create grays by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·impasto
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overblending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth in the landscape.
- →Using too much detail, losing the impressionistic feel.
- →Neglecting the importance of light and shadow.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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