plate no. 8235
Late Summer Landscape
some experience helpful
This painting is a good exercise in capturing a landscape with expressive brushstrokes and simplified forms. Students will learn to mix greens and blues and create depth using color and value.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, field, and distant trees.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it slightly towards the horizon.
- step 03
Apply a base layer of green for the field, varying the shades slightly.
- step 04
Add darker greens and blues to the foreground to create depth.
- step 05
Paint the distant trees with a darker, muted green.
- step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to the field using lighter and darker greens.
- step 07
Add touches of orange, pink, and blue to the foreground for visual interest.
- step 08
Refine the clouds with soft edges and subtle variations in tone.
color palette
primary · cerulean blue · sap green · titanium white
secondary · orange · pink · ultramarine blue
Mix various greens by combining sap green with blues and yellows. Achieve muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
- ·expressive brushwork
common pitfalls
- →Overblending, which can flatten the image.
- →Using too much pure color without mixing.
- →Ignoring the importance of value in creating depth.
- →Getting bogged down in details too early.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·water container
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·apron
Use a medium-tooth canvas to allow for good paint adhesion and texture.
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