plate no. 7074

Vanquished

Emily Carr, 1931

oilCubismlandscapelandscapemountainsskytreeslogstotems

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into geometric shapes and understanding atmospheric perspective through color and value changes. It also provides practice in creating texture with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, sky, and foreground elements, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and mountains, then moving to the foreground.
step 03
Add the darker values to define the shadows and create depth.
step 04
Introduce lighter values to suggest highlights and create a sense of form.
step 05
Define the shapes of the trees and logs in the foreground, paying attention to their angles and relationships to each other.
step 06
Add details to the totems, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, blending where necessary to create smooth transitions.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · dark green · grey · brown · blue

secondary · light green · white · ochre

Mix greens by blending blues and yellows, and create grays by mixing complementary colors. Achieve lighter values by adding white to the primary colors.

techniques