plate no. 6945

Landscape of Novgorod Governorate

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to simplify complex landscapes into manageable shapes and color blocks. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major landforms.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blues and grays, paying attention to cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the large areas of color for the fields, forests, and foreground.
step 04
Begin layering colors within each area to create depth and variation.
step 05
Add details to the trees, using varied greens and browns.
step 06
Paint the figures in the foreground, simplifying their forms and colors.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Achieve muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques