plate no. 9070

FURLONGS

Eric Ravilious, 1934

oilMagic Realismlandscapelandscapehaystackshorsesfarmbuildingsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating depth through linear perspective and practicing simplified representation of complex forms. It also provides practice in mixing muted, earthy tones and capturing a sense of light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch outlining the main shapes and perspective lines.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing points.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color: sky, fields, haystacks, and buildings.
step 04
Develop the details of the haystacks and the texture of the fields using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the horses and figures, simplifying their forms.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and the fence, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add the details of the sunflowers and other plants in the foreground.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve the earthy tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white. Use Payne's gray to create shadows and darker areas.

techniques