plate no. 0367
Naseby
Rita Angus, 1953
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, road, and trees.
- step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow to the sky and road.
- step 03
Add a light blue wash to the buildings and rooftops.
- step 04
Layer in greens and yellows for the trees and grass, varying the intensity.
- step 05
Introduce red-brown tones for the road edges and chimneys.
- step 06
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using a fine brush.
- step 07
Strengthen shadows and highlights to create depth.
- step 08
Add final details, such as the fence and telephone pole.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · sap green
secondary · burnt sienna · raw umber · white
Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Create muted tones by adding a touch of burnt sienna to the primary colors.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·layering washes
- ·color mixing
- ·dry brush texture
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing
- →Making the colors too saturated
- →Not allowing washes to dry completely before layering
materials
surface · watercolor paper 140lb
required
- ·watercolor paper 140lb
- ·watercolor paints
- ·round brushes (sizes 4, 8)
- ·flat brush (size 1/2 inch)
- ·water container
- ·palette
- ·masking tape
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·watercolor pencils
Use good quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling. Experiment with different brush sizes to achieve various effects.
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