plate no. 3517
Landscape
Armand Guillaumin, 1870
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing layering colors to create depth and learning how to use broken color to represent light and texture. Students will also develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and simplified landscape forms.
technical profile
palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, hills, and water.
- step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and pinks, blending softly.
- step 03
Establish the base colors for the hills and foliage using a mix of greens, browns, and oranges.
- step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the trees and hills.
- step 05
Layer in lighter values to represent highlights and sunlight.
- step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create texture in the foliage and ground.
- step 07
Paint the water with horizontal strokes, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
- step 08
Add final details, such as branches and highlights, to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white
secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green
Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow, and adjust the hue with white or burnt sienna. Achieve warm browns by blending burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and a touch of alizarin crimson.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overblending colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
- →Neglecting to establish a strong value structure.
- →Making the tree branches too uniform or symmetrical.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and distance.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
Use artist-grade oil paints for best results. Pre-toned canvas can help establish a mid-tone ground.
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