plate no. 8212
The mansion of Armentières Sur Ourcq
Léon Augustin Lhermitte, 1925
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the building, trees, and figure.
- step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, building, and foreground.
- step 03
Begin layering colors on the building, adding details and shadows.
- step 04
Work on the trees, focusing on the vertical lines and subtle color variations.
- step 05
Develop the foreground with loose strokes, creating texture and depth.
- step 06
Add details to the figure, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
- step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · raw umber · burnt sienna · sky blue
secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white
Mix raw umber and burnt sienna for the tree trunks and shadows. Use white to lighten the sky blue and create highlights on the building.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·scumbling
- ·hatching
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Creating muddy colors by over-blending
- →Ignoring the atmospheric perspective
- →Incorrect proportions of the building
materials
surface · pastel paper
required
- ·soft pastels
- ·pastel paper
- ·kneaded eraser
- ·fixative spray
- ·drawing board
- ·paper towels
- ·blending stumps
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·workable fixative
- ·pastel pencils
Use a sanded pastel paper for better color adhesion. Work in a well-ventilated area when using fixative.
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