plate no. 6905

Landscape of Javea

Alejandro Cabeza, 2018

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskyarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and color mixing to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white.
step 03
Establish the main value masses of the buildings and landscape using simplified color blocks.
step 04
Add darker values to define shadows and create depth.
step 05
Introduce highlights to suggest form and light direction.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees and foliage with broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and roof lines, using small, precise strokes.
step 08
Review the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments to balance the painting.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Achieve the pinkish tones in the buildings by mixing white with a touch of burnt sienna and cadmium yellow.

techniques

·broken color
·alla prima
·scumbling
·color temperature
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the loose, impressionistic feel.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the landscape.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·titanium white oil paint
·yellow ochre oil paint
·sap green oil paint
·ultramarine blue oil paint
·burnt sienna oil paint
·cadmium yellow oil paint
·assorted brushes (round and flat)

optional

·palette knife
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits

Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 12x16 or 16x20) to allow for sufficient detail without becoming overwhelming. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color and simplify the initial stages.

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