plate no. 3204

Landscape study

oil, panelRealismlandscapelandscapebuildingfigureskywallvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting is good for practicing atmospheric perspective and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students can learn to simplify 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
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the wall, building, figure, and distant hills.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest clouds.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the wall, using a mix of ochre, umber, and white.
step 04
Paint the vegetation in the background, using darker greens and browns to create depth.
step 05
Add the figure, paying attention to its proportions and placement within the scene.
step 06
Refine the details of the building, including the roof tiles and stonework.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a sense of harmony.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · sap green · cadmium red

Mix ultramarine and white for the sky. Use ochre, umber, and white for the wall. Mix sap green and umber for the vegetation. Add small amounts of red to darken greens.

techniques