plate no. 2064
View from the Istana, Sarawak, Borneo
Marianne North, 1876
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and form, as well as practicing perspective in landscape painting. Students will also learn to depict botanical details with accuracy.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 15 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the tree, river, and distant buildings.
- step 02
Establish the horizon line and vanishing point for perspective.
- step 03
Block in the main color areas: sky, water, foliage, and fruit.
- step 04
Begin layering colors on the fruit and leaves, paying attention to highlights and shadows.
- step 05
Develop the details of the trees and foliage in the background, using smaller brushes.
- step 06
Add details to the figures in the foreground, using thin washes of color.
- step 07
Refine the details of the tree trunk and branches, adding texture and depth.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to create a sense of realism.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · sap green · titanium white · burnt sienna
secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · raw umber
Mix greens by blending yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Achieve fruit tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Use raw umber and white for the tree trunk.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·blending
- ·glazing
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Failing to establish a clear sense of perspective.
- →Using colors that are too saturated or unrealistic.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and tone.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic paints
- ·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
- ·flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·water container
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·retarder medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use good quality acrylic paints for best results. Consider using a retarder medium to slow down the drying time of the acrylics.
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