
plate no. 0307
Alfred Krupa, 1989
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with pastels and creating depth through overlapping forms. It will also improve their ability to suggest detail with expressive mark-making.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and foreground grass.
Establish the sky with light blue pastel, using broad strokes.
Block in the dark values of the trees with black or dark brown pastel.
Add the base colors for the building, using yellows and browns.
Layer lighter blues and whites over the foreground to create the grass.
Refine the details of the building and trees, adding shadows and highlights.
Use short, directional strokes to define the texture of the grass.
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.
color palette
primary · black · brown · light blue · white
secondary · yellow · red · dark blue
Mix browns with black and yellow to create different shades. Use white to lighten the blues and create a sense of atmosphere in the sky.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · Pastel paper (toned)
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optional
Choose a pastel paper with a slightly rough texture to grip the pastel. Toned paper can help establish the mid-tones of the painting.
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