plate no. 5620
Huis met veranda - Ou Kaapstad
Gregoire Boonzaier, 1967
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and figures, focusing on composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue paint.
- step 03
Apply a base layer of color to the buildings, using muted tones.
- step 04
Begin adding thicker layers of paint to create texture and dimension.
- step 05
Use short, choppy brushstrokes to define the details of the buildings and figures.
- step 06
Introduce brighter colors to highlight areas of interest.
- step 07
Add shadows to create depth and form.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
color palette
primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber
Mix various shades of gray and brown by combining the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of red or green to create warmer or cooler tones.
techniques
- ·impasto
- ·broken color
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Using too much detail and not simplifying the forms.
- →Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
- →Failing to establish a clear focal point.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·assorted flat brushes
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
Use high-quality oil paints for best results. A textured canvas will enhance the impasto effect.
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