plate no. 9056
Landscape of Belmont
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the village and hills.
- step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of pale blue and gray.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes of the hills and fields with varying shades of blue-gray.
- step 04
Add the darker values to the foreground to create depth.
- step 05
Paint the village in the distance, simplifying the buildings and using a lighter value to suggest distance.
- step 06
Add the trees, varying their size and placement to create a sense of depth.
- step 07
Refine the details of the path and fields, paying attention to the direction of light.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of atmosphere.
color palette
primary · Prussian blue · Titanium white · Raw umber
secondary · Yellow ochre · Burnt sienna
Mix various shades of blue-gray by combining Prussian blue, titanium white, and a touch of raw umber. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna sparingly to warm up certain areas.
techniques
- ·Atmospheric perspective
- ·Value gradation
- ·Dry brushing
- ·Simplification of form
- ·Limited palette
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the background, losing the sense of distance.
- →Creating too much contrast, making the painting appear flat.
- →Using colors that are too saturated, disrupting the overall harmony.
- →Ignoring the subtle value shifts that create depth.
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 12x16
- ·Prussian blue oil paint
- ·Titanium white oil paint
- ·Raw umber oil paint
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·Odorless mineral spirits
- ·Palette
optional
- ·Palette knife
- ·Medium gloss
- ·Easel
A toned canvas with a thin wash of raw umber can help create a more unified color scheme.
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