plate no. 2556
Holland
Filippo Palizzi, 1855
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will allow students to practice atmospheric perspective and rendering animal forms in a landscape setting. Students will also learn how to create reflections in water.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, major landforms, and placement of the animals and windmill.
- step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue wash, blending towards the horizon.
- step 03
Block in the distant landscape with muted greens and browns, paying attention to atmospheric perspective.
- step 04
Paint the foreground field with darker greens and browns, adding details like grass and flowers.
- step 05
Render the cows and sheep, focusing on their basic shapes and proportions.
- step 06
Paint the wooden bridge and its reflection in the water.
- step 07
Add details to the windmill and surrounding buildings in the distance.
- step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and realism.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black
Mix muted greens by combining raw umber, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Create atmospheric perspective by lightening colors with white and adding a touch of blue as objects recede into the distance.
techniques
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·blending
- ·rendering animal forms
- ·creating reflections
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overly bright or saturated colors in the distance.
- →Incorrect proportions of the animals.
- →Lack of depth in the landscape.
- →Ignoring the effect of light on the scene.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes size 2 and 6
- ·flat brush size 8
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
- ·easel
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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