plate no. 4717
Hampshire Countryside
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the haystacks, trees, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and hints of pink and gray.
- step 03
Establish the overall color of the haystacks with a warm yellow-orange.
- step 04
Paint the field using various shades of green, yellow, and brown.
- step 05
Add the tree trunks and branches, varying the thickness and direction of the lines.
- step 06
Develop the details of the haystacks, adding shadows and highlights to create form.
- step 07
Refine the details in the foreground, including the path and fence posts.
- step 08
Add final touches and highlights to the trees and foliage.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw umber
Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the warm tones of the haystacks by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Use white to lighten and soften the blues and greens of the sky and field.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
- →Not establishing a clear value structure.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for expressive brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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