plate no. 7534

Long Island Landscape with Red Building

Fairfield Porter, 1962

oilContemporary Realismlandscapelandscapebuildingskyfieldcarroad

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in tone and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas, paying attention to the horizon line and the placement of the buildings.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the road, then the fields and buildings.
step 03
Establish the basic values of the buildings, fields, and road, focusing on the overall light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Refine the shapes and colors of the buildings, adding details such as windows and doors.
step 05
Add details to the landscape, such as the fence posts and the distant hills.
step 06
Paint the cars, paying attention to their shapes and reflections.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · viridian green · raw umber

Mix the sky by gradually adding white to the ultramarine blue. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the fields, adjusting the proportions to create different shades of yellow and brown. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.

techniques