plate no. 6892
Tunet På Kvalbein
Kitty Lange Kielland, 1904
some experience helpful
This painting offers practice in rendering form with light and shadow and creating a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, horizon line, and path.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color for the sky, fields, and buildings.
- step 03
Begin refining the shapes of the buildings, paying attention to the direction of light and shadow.
- step 04
Add details to the path and foreground, varying the colors and textures to create visual interest.
- step 05
Develop the sky with soft, blended brushstrokes, suggesting clouds and atmosphere.
- step 06
Add details to the trees and foliage, using a variety of greens and browns.
- step 07
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows, doors, and other architectural elements.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue
Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve earth tones by combining burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·chiaroscuro
common pitfalls
- →Overworking details too early
- →Ignoring the overall color harmony
- →Creating overly sharp edges
- →Failing to establish a strong light source
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·#6 round brush
- ·#4 filbert brush
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-grit canvas for a slightly textured surface.
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