plate no. 3712
Modne Jorder
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to create depth using color and value changes. It also provides practice in layering and creating texture with brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the horizon line and placement of key elements.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white.
- step 03
Establish the distant hills with a muted orange and brown mix.
- step 04
Lay in the dark green of the treeline and the building, simplifying the shapes.
- step 05
Begin layering the field with varying shades of green, from dark to light, to create depth.
- step 06
Add details to the trees in the foreground, using thin branches and small leaves.
- step 07
Introduce subtle variations in the field to suggest texture and unevenness.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust values to create a sense of atmosphere.
color palette
primary · viridian green · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue
Mix different shades of green by combining viridian green, yellow ochre, and titanium white. Use burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create muted browns and grays for the distant hills and shadows.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·color mixing
- ·scumbling
- ·broken color
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details in the foreground, losing the sense of depth.
- →Using too much pure green, resulting in a flat, unrealistic field.
- →Ignoring the subtle value changes that create atmospheric perspective.
- →Not simplifying the shapes of the distant objects.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
- ·odorless mineral spirits
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylics are more beginner-friendly due to their faster drying time.
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