plate no. 6421
Hawaiian Landscape
Arman Manookian, 1928
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand color blocking and simplified shapes to create a landscape. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and color variation.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, trees, and path, focusing on composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky and background hills with diluted blues and greens.
- step 03
Paint the larger tree trunks with light green and blue mixtures, leaving space for darker outlines.
- step 04
Add the darker green foliage and undergrowth, varying the shades of green.
- step 05
Define the path with light greens and yellows, adding subtle variations.
- step 06
Outline the major shapes with darker blues and greens to create definition.
- step 07
Add details to the clouds using light greens and whites.
- step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.
color palette
primary · cerulean blue · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium yellow light
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Vary the greens by adding small amounts of burnt umber or white. Achieve the sky colors by diluting blues with white.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·simplified shapes
- ·layering
- ·outlining
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending colors, losing the distinct shapes.
- →Making the outlines too thick and overpowering.
- →Not varying the shades of green enough, resulting in a flat appearance.
- →Ignoring the importance of the initial sketch and composition.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 16x20
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·acrylic paints
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·retarder medium
Acrylic paints are recommended for ease of use and quick drying time. Consider using a canvas with a medium texture to enhance the brushstrokes.
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