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Nuneham by Edward Lear

plate no. 9254

Nuneham

Edward Lear, 1860

oilRomanticismlandscapetreeslandscapesheepgrassskyriver
some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as rendering realistic textures for foliage and grass. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow to create a sense of form.

technical profile

palette complexity
4
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, horizon line, and sheep.

  2. step 02

    Establish the sky with light blues and whites, blending softly to create a sense of atmosphere.

  3. step 03

    Block in the dark masses of the trees with dark greens and browns, paying attention to the overall shapes.

  4. step 04

    Begin layering lighter greens and yellows on the trees to suggest highlights and form.

  5. step 05

    Paint the grass with varying shades of green, adding touches of yellow and brown to create texture and depth.

  6. step 06

    Add the sheep using small strokes of white and gray, paying attention to their placement and scale.

  7. step 07

    Refine the details of the trees and grass, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of realism.

  8. step 08

    Add final touches, such as the distant river and birds in the sky.

color palette

primary · sap green · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and browns by combining reds, yellows, and blues. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

  • ·layering
  • ·blending
  • ·scumbling
  • ·dry brushing
  • ·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
  • →Making the colors too saturated and unnatural.
  • →Failing to create a sense of depth and distance.
  • →Not paying attention to the light and shadow.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas 18x24
  • ·oil paints
  • ·round brushes (various sizes)
  • ·flat brushes (various sizes)
  • ·palette
  • ·linseed oil
  • ·turpentine
  • ·palette knife

optional

  • ·painting medium
  • ·varnish
  • ·easel

Use high-quality oil paints for best results. Consider using a pre-primed canvas to save time.

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