plate no. 3174

Shearing Shed, Newstead

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebarntreesskyfencesheep

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning how to create depth using color temperature and how to suggest details with loose brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the barn, trees, and fence, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, leaving space for the clouds.
step 03
Establish the main color of the field with a warm yellow-ochre.
step 04
Add the darker values of the barn and trees using browns and umbers.
step 05
Paint the clouds with white and light grays, using soft blending.
step 06
Define the fence with thin lines and subtle shadows.
step 07
Add details to the trees and barn with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · raw sienna · cadmium yellow light · payne's grey

Mix the sky blue by combining ultramarine blue with white. Achieve the warm field color by mixing yellow ochre with a touch of burnt umber. Create various shades of brown by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.

techniques