plate no. 0367
Naseby
Rita Angus, 1953
suitable for beginners
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering washes and creating atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
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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