plate no. 6954
Village Street
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the buildings and pathway.
- step 02
Establish the darkest and lightest values to create a tonal range.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of the buildings and foliage with a mid-tone color.
- step 04
Gradually build up the darker values in the shadows and architectural details.
- step 05
Add lighter values to suggest highlights and create a sense of depth.
- step 06
Refine the details of the windows, roofs, and foliage.
- step 07
Soften edges and blend tones to create a hazy, atmospheric effect.
- step 08
Add final touches to enhance the overall mood and atmosphere.
color palette
primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt umber
Achieve the muted tones by mixing raw umber and ivory black with varying amounts of titanium white. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber sparingly to add warmth and subtle color variations.
techniques
- ·tonal painting
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·dry brushing
- ·scumbling
- ·glazing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking details
- →Creating too much contrast
- →Using colors that are too saturated
- →Ignoring the importance of atmospheric perspective
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·palette
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a canvas with a smooth surface for easier blending. Consider using a limited palette to maintain color harmony.
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