plate no. 6646

Oriental Landscape

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some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in watercolor layering and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building, tree, wall, and figure.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow ochre to the entire sky area.
step 03
Paint the building with diluted browns and grays, leaving some areas lighter to suggest sunlight.
step 04
Add the wall using a mix of browns and grays, varying the tone to create texture.
step 05
Paint the tree trunk and branches with brown, paying attention to the branching structure.
step 06
Add the foliage using various shades of green, layering washes to create depth.
step 07
Paint the ground with greens and browns, using broken brushstrokes to suggest grass and vegetation.
step 08
Finally, add the figure using dark browns and grays, keeping it simple and suggestive.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Vary the proportions for different shades. Use diluted burnt umber for shadows and details.

techniques