plate no. 5767

Granary

Paul Nash, 1923

oilExpressionismlandscapetreesbuildinglandscapestairsfencesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop their understanding of color mixing to create muted tones and practice applying visible brushstrokes to build form and texture.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the granary, trees, and stairs.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and background trees.
step 03
Develop the foliage of the trees using short, directional brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the granary, including the thatched roof and surrounding fence.
step 05
Paint the stairs, paying attention to the perspective and cast shadows.
step 06
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add final details, such as the texture of the grass and the branches of the trees.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining sap green and raw umber with varying amounts of titanium white. Use ultramarine blue to cool down the greens and create shadows. Create earth tones by mixing raw umber and burnt sienna.

techniques

·broken color
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·color mixing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overblending colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Ignoring the underlying structure of the forms.
→Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
→Getting lost in details too early in the process.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints
·#4 round brush
·#8 flat brush
·palette
·palette knife
·water container
·rags

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·varnish

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Consider using a glazing medium to add depth and luminosity to the colors.

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