plate no. 9826

Ingleside

Richard Diebenkorn, 1963

oil, canvasExpressionismcityscapecityscapestreetbuildingshousesskytrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand simplification of form and color mixing to create a cohesive atmosphere. Students will also practice layering and expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the street, buildings, and landscape.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, road, buildings, and greenery using diluted washes.
step 03
Start defining the shapes of the buildings and houses with thicker paint, focusing on the overall structure rather than details.
step 04
Add layers of color to the road, creating subtle variations in tone and texture.
step 05
Develop the greenery with expressive brushstrokes, varying the shades of green.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the buildings and houses, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add details like the palm trees and the bare tree, keeping them simple and stylized.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, and brushwork.

color palette

primary · gray · green · white · brown

secondary · red · yellow · blue

Mix various shades of gray using black, white, and a touch of blue or brown. Achieve greens by mixing blues and yellows, and adjust the tone with white or brown.

techniques

·blocking in
·layering
·dry brush
·color mixing
·simplification

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall simplicity of the painting.
→Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
→Failing to establish a strong sense of perspective.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough to create texture and interest.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints: Titanium White, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red
·Palette
·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Linseed oil

optional