plate no. 7456
KIM QUAN COUNTRYSIDE
some experience helpful
This painting is a good exercise in capturing a scene quickly with loose brushstrokes and simplified forms. Students will learn to suggest details rather than rendering them precisely.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the trees, road, buildings, and animals.
- step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted pink/purple to the road and sky areas.
- step 03
Add washes of green and yellow to suggest the foliage and vegetation.
- step 04
Use darker greens and browns to define the tree trunks and shadows.
- step 05
Paint the buildings and animals with simplified shapes and colors.
- step 06
Add details like the posters on the trees with small brushstrokes.
- step 07
Strengthen the shadows and highlights to create depth.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
color palette
primary · pink · green · brown · yellow
secondary · purple · blue · white
Mix pinks by diluting red with white and a touch of purple. Greens can be created by mixing blues and yellows, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Browns can be achieved by mixing red, yellow, and blue.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brush texture
- ·layering washes
- ·broken color
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too much water and losing control of the washes
- →Making the colors too saturated
- →Not establishing a clear focal point
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·watercolor paints
- ·watercolor brushes (round and flat)
- ·watercolor paper 140lb
- ·palette
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
- ·pencil
optional
- ·masking fluid
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·spray bottle
Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve various effects.
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