plate no. 3345

The Duvauchelle Pub and Hills

Rita Angus, 1933

oilRegionalismlandscapebuildingshillslandscapetreesskyfields

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice layering washes and creating depth through color and value variations. Students can develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings and hills.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue to the sky and distant hills.
step 03
Add a light wash of pink and peach to the areas of the hills that are not blue.
step 04
Paint the buildings with a light wash of yellow and brown, varying the intensity to create depth.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and roofs, using darker shades of brown and blue.
step 06
Paint the trees and foliage with various shades of green, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as the road and fences, using a combination of washes and dry brush strokes.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · raw sienna · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow light · rose madder

Mix blue and sienna for muted greens and browns. Use white to lighten colors for highlights and atmospheric perspective. Combine rose madder and white for the pink hues in the sky and hills.

techniques