plate no. 3169
Old Corn Mill, Stockbridge
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the river, building, and trees.
- step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of blue and gray, blending the colors softly.
- step 03
Block in the large shapes of the landscape with muted greens and browns, paying attention to the values.
- step 04
Add the building and trees, refining their shapes and adding details.
- step 05
Paint the river, capturing the reflections and subtle color variations.
- step 06
Add the figures and other small details, using small brushstrokes.
- step 07
Refine the overall painting, adjusting values and colors as needed.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
color palette
primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
Mix muted greens by combining Prussian blue, yellow ochre, and raw umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors as they recede into the distance.
techniques
- ·wet-on-wet blending
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
- →Using colors that are too bright or saturated.
- →Failing to establish a clear value structure.
- →Ignoring atmospheric perspective and creating a flat, unrealistic landscape.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·Prussian blue oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·burnt sienna oil paint
- ·round brushes (various sizes)
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a limited palette to create a harmonious color scheme. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base value.
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