plate no. 8247
Warwick
Jean Paul Lemieux, 1950
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to create subtle variations in greens and browns, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the barn, hill, and fence.
- step 02
Block in the large shapes of color: sky, water, hill, and foreground.
- step 03
Establish the darkest values in the shadows under the fence and around the trees.
- step 04
Begin layering lighter greens and yellows onto the hill to create highlights and form.
- step 05
Add details to the barn, focusing on its shape and the direction of light.
- step 06
Refine the path leading up the hill with subtle color variations.
- step 07
Add details to the fence, using dark values to define the shadows.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
color palette
primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white · cerulean blue
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna
Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and adjust with raw umber for darker shades. Achieve lighter greens by adding white and yellow ochre. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the barn and fence.
techniques
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·blocking in
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details too early in the process.
- →Using too much pure color without mixing.
- →Failing to create a strong sense of depth.
- →Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·Stretched canvas 12x16
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·#4 round brush
- ·#8 flat brush
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Odorless mineral spirits (if using oils)
- ·Linseed oil (if using oils)
optional
- ·easel
- ·medium gloss
- ·palette paper
A smooth canvas surface will allow for easier blending. Consider using a medium to thin the paint for smoother application.
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