plate no. 7895
La Cloche Panorama
Franklin Carmichael, 1939
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and forms. It also provides practice in capturing the atmospheric perspective.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 7 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major landforms.
- step 02
Block in the sky and water with broad strokes of color.
- step 03
Establish the base colors for the land, using a mix of browns, yellows, and oranges.
- step 04
Layer darker tones to define the shapes of the mountains and islands.
- step 05
Add highlights to the land and clouds to create dimension.
- step 06
Refine the details of the foreground, paying attention to texture and color variations.
- step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and contrast to achieve a harmonious effect.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre
secondary · titanium white · raw umber
Mix ultramarine with white for the sky, and add a touch of burnt sienna for the land shadows. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the foreground, adjusting the ratio for highlights and shadows.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·color mixing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·blocking in
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the foreground.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Ignoring the atmospheric perspective, causing the background to appear flat.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·painting medium
Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the dry brush effect. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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