plate no. 7568

Landscape with Waterline

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingsskycloudsfield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in broken color application and understanding how to represent form with short, directional brushstrokes. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, including the horizon line, buildings, trees, and the large field.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue, white, and gray, paying attention to the cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the base color of the field using a mix of greens and yellows, varying the tones to suggest depth.
step 04
Paint the trees using short, choppy brushstrokes of various greens, browns, and blues to create texture and volume.
step 05
Add the buildings with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on the rooflines and the overall structure.
step 06
Introduce shadows and highlights to create depth and dimension throughout the painting.
step 07
Refine the details, such as the individual trees and the textures of the buildings, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final touches and adjustments to balance the composition and enhance the overall impression.

color palette

primary · viridian green · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and vary the tones by adding white or burnt sienna. Achieve the sky colors by blending blues, whites, and a touch of gray. Use burnt sienna and white to create the building colors.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·color mixing
·directional brushstrokes

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
→Failing to vary the brushstrokes and creating a flat, uniform texture.
→Ignoring the importance of color mixing and using colors straight from the tube.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 16x20
·oil paints (viridian green, cerulean blue, yellow ochre, titanium white, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow)
·palette
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine
·rags