plate no. 6339
Landscape
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
- step 03
Establish the field with a base layer of yellow ochre and raw umber.
- step 04
Add the dark masses of the trees using a mix of green, brown, and black.
- step 05
Paint the buildings with warm yellows and browns, indicating light and shadow.
- step 06
Refine the details of the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create volume.
- step 07
Add subtle details to the field and buildings, like grass and windows.
- step 08
Adjust the overall values and colors to create a harmonious composition.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue
secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · ivory black
Mix yellow ochre and raw umber for the field. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, and darken with umber.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early.
- →Making the colors too saturated.
- →Not establishing a clear light source.
- →Ignoring the atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·round brushes sizes 2, 4, and 6
- ·linseed oil
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·medium for oil painting
- ·easel
Use a medium-tooth canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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