plate no. 4500

Industrial Building

Franklin Carmichael, 1936

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapebuildingindustriallandscapeskygrassstructures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using visible brushstrokes to create texture and depth. It also provides experience in mixing muted colors and creating a sense of atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building and landscape, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue, allowing some variation in tone.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the building using a mix of dark blues, browns, and blacks.
step 04
Add the green areas of the landscape, varying the shades of green and adding touches of yellow and brown.
step 05
Develop the details of the building, focusing on the structural elements and adding highlights.
step 06
Refine the foreground with short, broken brushstrokes to suggest grass and texture.
step 07
Add subtle highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a harmonious balance of colors and values.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre

secondary · sap green · cadmium red light · ivory black

Mix the sky color by combining cerulean blue with white and a touch of yellow ochre. Achieve the dark building colors by blending burnt umber, ivory black, and cerulean blue. Muted greens are created by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and burnt umber.

techniques

·broken color
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·alla prima
·simplification of form

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details of the building, losing the overall impression.
→Creating overly saturated colors, resulting in a less harmonious palette.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in tone and color within each area.
→Failing to simplify the complex structure into basic shapes.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 12x16
·cerulean blue oil paint
·burnt umber oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·sap green oil paint
·cadmium red light oil paint
·ivory black oil paint
·round brushes sizes 2, 4, 6

optional

·palette knife
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits

Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a harmonious overall effect. Consider using a medium to thin the paint for smoother blending.

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