plate no. 3211

To børn i en landsby gade

Hans Andersen Brendekilde, 1921

oilRealismgenre paintingchildrenbuildingsvillagestreetskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering form with subtle value changes. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the perspective of the buildings and the placement of the figures.
step 02
Establish the main light and shadow areas with a thin wash of burnt umber or a similar earth tone.
step 03
Block in the sky and the general colors of the buildings, foliage, and ground.
step 04
Begin refining the shapes and values of the buildings, paying attention to the texture of the walls and roofs.
step 05
Paint the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, including the stones, grass, and any small objects.
step 07
Refine the lighting and shadows throughout the painting, ensuring that the values are consistent and create a sense of depth.
step 08
Add final touches, such as highlights and small details, to bring the painting to life.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · raw sienna

Mix white with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber for the warm highlights on the buildings. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky, adding a touch of yellow ochre for warmth. Mix greens from ultramarine blue, yellow ochre and white.

techniques

·atmospheric perspective
·value studies
·broken color
·scumbling
·glazing

common pitfalls

→Getting the perspective of the buildings wrong.
→Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of light and atmosphere.
→Using colors that are too saturated or intense.
→Failing to create a sense of depth in the painting.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
·oil paints (titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, sap green)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags