plate no. 2673
Industrial Landscape. The Canal
L. S. Lowry, 1945
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes and creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting figures in motion with minimal detail.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, water, and sky, paying attention to the overall composition.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and water.
- step 03
Add the darker tones for the buildings and other structures, defining their shapes.
- step 04
Introduce the lighter colors for highlights and details on the buildings.
- step 05
Paint in the figures using simple, elongated shapes.
- step 06
Add details like windows, chimneys, and smoke stacks.
- step 07
Refine the edges and add final touches to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- step 08
Consider adding a light glaze to unify the colors and create a hazy effect.
color palette
primary · ivory black · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw umber
secondary · cadmium red light · yellow ochre · payne's grey
Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber for the sky. Create various shades of grey by mixing black and white. Use red and yellow to create the warm tones for the buildings.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·simplification
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details
- →making the figures too realistic
- →not creating enough depth
- →using colors that are too bright
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brush (size 8)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
A slightly textured canvas can help to create a more interesting surface for the paint to adhere to. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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