plate no. 2070

Flood, Hawke's Bay

Rita Angus, 1955

oilRegionalismlandscapemountainshillsbuildingstreespumpkinssnow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and understanding simplified forms in a landscape. It also provides practice in creating a sense of perspective through color and size variations.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, hills, and foreground elements.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and major compositional divisions.
step 03
Block in the main color areas for the sky, mountains, and fields using thin washes.
step 04
Layer darker greens and blues to define the mountain ranges and add depth.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, trees, and pumpkin patch, focusing on simplified shapes.
step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Add the snow details and the white dots on the hills.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust colors as needed to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · dark green · light green · blue · white

secondary · orange · red · brown · yellow

Mix various shades of green by combining blues and yellows, adding white for lighter tones and brown/black for darker tones. Achieve the orange hues by mixing red and yellow, and the browns by combining red, yellow, and blue.

techniques

·layering
·color blocking
·simplified forms
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the shapes and details.
→Using colors that are too saturated or bright.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and perspective.
→Not simplifying the forms enough.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·Acrylic or oil paints
·Round brushes (various sizes)
·Flat brushes (various sizes)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
·Linseed oil (if using oil paints)

optional

·Easel
·Medium gloss
·Retarder medium

Use a canvas with a smooth surface for easier blending. Acrylics are more beginner-friendly due to their quick drying time, but oils allow for more blending.

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