plate no. 4555

View of the Sussex Weald С

C. R. W. Nevinson, 1927

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesflowerslandscapewindowvasesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and creating depth using color and value variations. It also provides practice in rendering delicate floral details and branches.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the window frame, vase, branches, and distant landscape.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant hills using thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees and branches, paying attention to their relative positions and angles.
step 04
Add the vase, establishing its form and color.
step 05
Begin adding the white blossoms, focusing on their placement and density.
step 06
Paint the catkins, using a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 07
Refine the details of the branches and blossoms, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches to the window frame and foreground.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · sap green

Achieve the muted greens of the landscape by mixing yellow ochre, cerulean blue, and a touch of raw umber. Create the sky by diluting cerulean blue with white. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the branches and vase.

techniques