plate no. 0033
Kyläkuva Bretagnesta
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing simplified forms and color mixing to create a cohesive scene. Students will also learn how to suggest details with minimal brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
- step 03
Establish the horizon line and the general areas of the buildings and landscape.
- step 04
Paint the large shapes of the buildings using a mix of browns, grays, and creams, focusing on the light and shadow.
- step 05
Add the darker tones to define the forms and create depth.
- step 06
Paint the figures with simple shapes and colors.
- step 07
Add details like windows, doors, and the post in the foreground.
- step 08
Refine the colors and values to create a sense of atmosphere and unity.
color palette
primary · titanium white · raw umber · ultramarine blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
Mix white with small amounts of raw umber and blue to create the various grays and creams. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for warmer tones in the buildings.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·limited palette
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the simplicity of the painting.
- →Using colors that are too saturated and not blending them enough.
- →Not paying attention to the values and creating a flat image.
- →Making the brushstrokes too uniform and losing the texture.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (sizes 4, 6, 8)
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
- ·palette
Use a limited palette to achieve color harmony. Consider toning the canvas with a thin wash of raw umber before starting.
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