plate no. 4242

Hanging Gardens of Hammersmith No.2

Victor Pasmore, 1949

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeslandscapegardenbranchesskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with small brushstrokes and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also encourages experimentation with abstracting natural forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the basic shapes of the trees and bushes.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of light blue for the sky, fading towards the horizon.
step 03
Paint the tree branches with thin lines of brown and reddish-brown.
step 04
Begin layering small dots and dashes of color to create the foliage, starting with darker shades.
step 05
Gradually add lighter colors and highlights to the foliage, building up texture.
step 06
Use small, broken brushstrokes to suggest the ground and any other details.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · titanium white · cerulean blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · raw sienna

Mix blue and white for the sky. Use burnt umber and alizarin crimson for the branches. Mix various combinations of the primary and secondary colors to create the foliage.

techniques

·pointillism
·dry brushing
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·broken color

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
→Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
→Failing to create a sense of depth.
→Making the colors too uniform.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints (titanium white, cerulean blue, burnt umber, cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson, raw sienna)
·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·palette
·water container
·paper towels

optional

·palette knife
·retarder medium
·easel

Using acrylics allows for faster drying times, which is beneficial for layering techniques. Consider using a slightly textured canvas to enhance the broken color effect.

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