plate no. 7919
La Moși
some experience helpful
This painting provides a good exercise in capturing light and shadow using broken color and expressive brushstrokes. Students will learn to simplify complex scenes and create a sense of depth through color and value.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of buildings, trees, and figures.
- step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of light blue and white, varying the color slightly.
- step 03
Establish the main color masses for the buildings, using a mix of warm and cool tones.
- step 04
Paint the trees, using short, broken strokes to create texture and suggest foliage.
- step 05
Add the figures and other details, paying attention to their relative size and placement.
- step 06
Refine the colors and values, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 07
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to emphasize certain areas.
- step 08
Add final details and adjust the overall composition as needed.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt sienna · yellow ochre
secondary · alizarin crimson · sap green · raw umber
Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Use burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the buildings, adding touches of alizarin crimson for warmth. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and browns by mixing red, yellow, and blue.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·impasto
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Using too much detail and not simplifying the scene.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- →Not varying the colors and values enough.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) and good-quality oil paints. A variety of brushes, including flats and rounds, will be helpful.
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