View from Pellinge by Tove Jansson

plate no. 9218

View from Pellinge

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscaperockshillsvegetationsky

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, rocks, and foreground using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue paint.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the hills and rocks, focusing on the overall value structure.
step 04
Add the darker values to define the shadows and contours of the rocks and hills.
step 05
Introduce the colors of the foreground vegetation, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the details of the rocks and vegetation, adding highlights and texture.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · sap green

Mix blues and umbers with white for the rocks and hills. Use red and umber for the reddish-brown areas. Mix greens with yellow ochre for the vegetation.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Failing to establish a clear value structure.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations in the rocks and vegetation.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
·mineral spirits or turpentine (for cleaning brushes)

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·rags

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.

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