plate no. 5907
From Haworth, Yorkshire
Richard Eurich, 1965
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and creating depth through layering and color variations. It will also improve their ability to render complex architectural forms in a loose, painterly style.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the major buildings and hills.
- step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of muted blues and browns.
- step 03
Block in the large areas of green in the hills, varying the color slightly to suggest depth.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, focusing on their basic shapes and forms.
- step 05
Layer in the details of the fields, using short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 06
Add the figure in the foreground, paying attention to its proportions and placement.
- step 07
Refine the details of the buildings and landscape, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 08
Add final details like the chickens and the stone wall.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · sap green · titanium white
secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light
Mix greens by blending yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Achieve muted tones by adding raw umber or burnt sienna to the primary colors.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·broken color
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural look.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
- →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes (#2, #4, #6)
- ·flat brushes (#4, #8)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
- ·odorless mineral spirits (if using oils)
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
Use a limited palette to create a harmonious color scheme. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color.
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