plate no. 9469
Gone but not forgotten
Stanley Pinker, 1976
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand how to break down a landscape into geometric forms and use color to create depth and interest. It also encourages experimentation with abstract representation.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the major shapes and lines.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color with diluted washes.
- step 03
Start building up layers of color, gradually adding more detail and definition to the geometric forms.
- step 04
Pay attention to the color relationships and how they create depth and atmosphere.
- step 05
Add details to the 'machine' structure.
- step 06
Refine the edges of the shapes and add any final details.
- step 07
Add the sky and cloud.
- step 08
Varnish when dry (optional).
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · white · green
secondary · gray · purple · red
Mix various shades of yellow and green by adding white, ochre, and small amounts of other colors. Use gray and purple to create shadows and depth in the sky and fields.
techniques
- ·geometric abstraction
- ·color blocking
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·linear perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the composition
- →Using too many colors
- →Losing the sense of depth
- →Not simplifying the landscape enough
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylics will dry faster, while oils allow for more blending time.
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