plate no. 6865

Untitled (Hop Kilns, Motueka)

Rita Angus, 1941

oilRegionalismlandscapemountainstreesbuildinglandscapeskyhills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering washes and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, building, and trees, paying attention to proportions.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted blue and grey to the sky.
step 03
Layer washes of green, blue, and purple to create the mountains, starting with lighter tones and gradually adding darker values.
step 04
Paint the building with a light orange wash, adding details like windows and roof with darker shades.
step 05
Use a variety of greens and blues to paint the trees, varying the intensity of the colors to create depth.
step 06
Add the foreground with a light green wash, blending it into the background.
step 07
Define the shapes of the trees and building with darker outlines and details.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · sap green · burnt sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use Payne's gray to darken colors and create shadows. Dilute colors with water to achieve transparent washes.

techniques