plate no. 7309

SUNSET AT ST. DOULOUGH'S, MALAHIDE (HOME OF THE ARTIST)

oilRealismlandscapelandscapeskycloudstreesfieldsunset

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as practicing loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture the texture of clouds and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the basic shapes of the trees and clouds.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of yellow and orange, allowing it to blend softly.
step 03
Add the darker tones of the clouds using gray and blue, focusing on the shapes and movement.
step 04
Establish the dark mass of the trees along the horizon line.
step 05
Block in the green field with varying shades of green, adding highlights and shadows.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees, adding details with darker and lighter tones.
step 07
Add final touches to the clouds, enhancing the highlights and shadows.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium orange · sap green · raw sienna

Mix grays by combining ultramarine blue and burnt umber with white. Achieve the sunset colors by blending yellow ochre, cadmium orange, and white. Vary the greens by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and burnt umber.

techniques