plate no. 5176

Grantley Hall, near Ripon

L. S. Lowry, 1952

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)cityscapebuildingtreeslawnskylandscape

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing perspective and simplifying complex shapes into basic forms. Students can also learn about atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of depth with subtle color changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and lawn, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, hazy color.
step 03
Paint the building with a light gray or off-white, adding details like windows and roof lines.
step 04
Add the trees in the background, using darker greens and blues to suggest depth.
step 05
Paint the lawn with varying shades of green, creating a sense of texture and depth.
step 06
Add the conical trees in the foreground, paying attention to their placement and size.
step 07
Refine the details of the building and trees, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add subtle details like the figures near the building to give scale.

color palette

primary · light gray · green · yellow ochre

secondary · dark green · blue gray

Mix light gray by combining white with a touch of black or burnt umber. Achieve different shades of green by mixing yellow, blue, and white. Use yellow ochre to create a hazy sky.

techniques