plate no. 3637
Provence Vineyards
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, tree, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, house, tree foliage, and ground.
- step 03
Refine the colors of the sky, adding subtle variations in tone.
- step 04
Develop the form of the house with darker and lighter shades of the base color.
- step 05
Add the details of the vines, using varying shades of green and yellow.
- step 06
Paint the tree foliage with short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
- step 07
Add details to the ground, including shadows and highlights.
- step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.
color palette
primary · light blue · orange-red · green
secondary · yellow · brown · gray
Achieve the sky color by mixing white with a touch of blue and gray. Create the house color by mixing red, orange, and a touch of brown. Mix various greens by combining blue, yellow, and a touch of brown.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
- ·color mixing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using colors that are too saturated
- →Ignoring the importance of value contrast
- →Not establishing a clear focal point
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
- ·photo reference
Use a medium-grain canvas to allow for good paint adhesion and texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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