plate no. 1390
Landscape, Cassis, France
Samuel Peploe, 1924
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing color mixing and layering to create depth and form. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.
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 shapes of the trees, building, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, ground, building, and foliage.
- step 03
Start with the darkest values, then add mid-tones and highlights.
- step 04
Layer colors to create depth and variation in the foliage and shadows.
- step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture and detail.
- step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees and branches.
- step 07
Add details to the building, such as windows and roof lines.
- step 08
Adjust the colors and values to create a sense of harmony and balance.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · cadmium red · yellow ochre
secondary · sap green · titanium white · violet
Mix blues and umber for shadows on trees. Use white to lighten and cool colors. Mix red and yellow for the roof.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·color layering
- ·scumbling
- ·impasto
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too much detail
- →Muddying the colors
- →Not establishing a clear value structure
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for better texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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