plate no. 4116
OLD VILLAGE HOUSES
JAROSLAV KELUC, 1959
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the houses, fence, and water line.
- step 02
Block in the main colors of the sky, houses, and water with thin washes.
- step 03
Add darker values to define the shadows and architectural details of the houses.
- step 04
Layer greens and yellows to create the foliage of the trees and grass.
- step 05
Use short, broken brushstrokes to depict the reflections in the water.
- step 06
Add details to the fence, varying the color and value of each post.
- step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
- step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed.
color palette
primary · gray · green · brown · white
secondary · yellow · orange · red
Mix grays by combining white, black, and a touch of brown or blue. Achieve the greens by mixing blues and yellows, and vary the shades by adding brown or white.
techniques
- ·broken brushstrokes
- ·layering
- ·color mixing
- ·wet-on-dry
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →overworking the details
- →making the reflections too uniform
- →not varying the color temperature
- →using too much paint
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#6 flat brush
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil (if using oils)
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·easel
- ·medium gloss
- ·rags
Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing. Consider using a toned canvas to create a more unified color scheme.
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