plate no. 7601
Landscape Cernay La Ville
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, river, and figure.
- step 02
Block in the sky and distant landscape with thin washes of color.
- step 03
Establish the dark values in the foreground foliage and tree trunks.
- step 04
Begin layering colors in the trees, using a variety of greens, browns, and grays.
- step 05
Add highlights to the tree trunks and foliage to create depth and dimension.
- step 06
Paint the river, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
- step 07
Add details to the figure and easel, using small brushstrokes.
- step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
color palette
primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ivory black
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with touches of brown. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors for distant elements.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·broken color
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the foreground.
- →Creating too much contrast between the foreground and background.
- →Using too much green without variations in hue and value.
- →Losing the sense of depth and atmosphere.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 18x24
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use a medium-textured canvas for better paint adhesion. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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