plate no. 2935
Milk Man Of Goshen
suitable for beginners
This painting is great for practicing simplified forms and creating a folk-art style. Students can learn to create depth using basic color variations and overlapping shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
2
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, figures, horse, and wagon, focusing on proportions.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the buildings, sky, and ground.
- step 03
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and wood grain.
- step 04
Paint the figures and horse, simplifying their forms and using flat colors.
- step 05
Add the wagon and details like the milk cans.
- step 06
Paint the leaves on the ground, varying their color and size.
- step 07
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.
- step 08
Outline shapes with darker colors to enhance the folk art style.
color palette
primary · ochre · brown · gray · white
secondary · blue · black · orange
Mix ochre and brown for the building walls. Use white to lighten the gray for the figures' clothing. Mix orange and brown for the leaves.
techniques
- ·flat color application
- ·simplified forms
- ·layering
- ·outlining
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →overcomplicating the forms
- →using too many colors
- →not paying attention to proportions
- →making the brushstrokes too smooth
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·acrylic paints
- ·canvas 12x16
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·water
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·medium retarder
Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use. Use a variety of brush sizes for different details.
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