plate no. 7763

To Beirout

Mahmoud Saiid

oilExpressionismlandscapetreeslandscaperoadhillsseacity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 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