plate no. 7763
To Beirout
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color temperature to create depth. Students will also learn to mix greens and blues and create a sense of light and shadow.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, road, and horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: sky, sea, hills, and road.
- step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
- step 04
Mix greens for the trees and foliage, varying the hues and values.
- step 05
Refine the shapes of the trees and add details to the foliage.
- step 06
Add details to the buildings and landscape in the distance.
- step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a sense of harmony.
- step 08
Add final highlights and details.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · sap green · burnt sienna · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow light · raw umber
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, adding burnt sienna or raw umber to darken and dull the colors. Use white to lighten the blues and create a range of sky and sea tones. Mix browns by combining burnt sienna, raw umber, and small amounts of blue or green.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·simplification
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
- →Using too much white and creating chalky colors.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
- →Not simplifying the forms enough.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 16x20
- ·oil paints (ultramarine blue, sap green, burnt sienna, titanium white, yellow ochre, raw umber)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (flat and round)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·painting knife
Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a harmonious painting. Consider using a toned canvas to create a more unified color scheme.
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