plate no. 6846
Orange
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the trees and figures.
- step 02
Apply a thin wash of yellow ochre as a base layer for the sky and ground.
- step 03
Block in the shapes of the trees with a mixture of burnt sienna and a touch of red.
- step 04
Add darker values to the trees to create depth and dimension.
- step 05
Paint the snow-covered hill with a mix of white, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue.
- step 06
Add details to the figures using small brushstrokes.
- step 07
Create the atmospheric effect in the sky by layering thin washes of yellow, white, and green.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red
Mix yellow ochre and white for the sky; burnt sienna and red for the trees; white, yellow ochre, and a touch of blue for the snow.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the loose, expressive feel.
- →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Not paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·yellow ochre
- ·burnt sienna
- ·titanium white
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Acrylics will dry faster, while oils will allow for more blending time.
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