plate no. 5687
Loup Scar, Wharfedale
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, rocks, and major landforms.
- step 02
Establish the sky and distant background with thin washes of color.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the trees, cliffs, and river, using a limited palette.
- step 04
Begin layering colors to build up the texture and form of the rocks and foliage.
- step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
- step 06
Focus on capturing the movement of the water with short, broken brushstrokes.
- step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of atmosphere.
- step 08
Add final touches, such as small highlights on the water and foliage.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white · ultramarine blue
secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · cadmium yellow
Mix various shades of brown and green by combining burnt umber, raw sienna, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten the colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Using colors that are too saturated and unnatural.
- →Neglecting the importance of atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a medium-textured canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and texture.
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