plate no. 0402

WET AFTERNOON. View of the Church of St. Mary, Capel-y-ffin, Powys

Eric Ravilious, 1938

oilMagic Realismlandscapelandscapepathtreesbuildingfiguresky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in creating atmospheric perspective and rendering textures with broken color. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the path and the placement of the building and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky and distant hills with diluted washes of gray and brown.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes of the trees and hedges with mid-tone greens and browns.
step 04
Begin adding texture to the foliage using short, broken brushstrokes and varying shades of green.
step 05
Define the path with layers of browns, grays, and creams, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Add details to the building, such as the roof and windows, using a fine brush.
step 07
Paint the figure with simple shapes and dark tones.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix greens by combining sap green, cadmium yellow, and ultramarine blue. Achieve the earthy tones by blending raw umber, burnt sienna, and titanium white.

techniques

·broken color
·dry brushing
·atmospheric perspective
·scumbling
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impressionistic effect.
→Creating muddy colors by overmixing.
→Ignoring the atmospheric perspective and making the distant elements too sharp.
→Failing to establish a clear focal point.

materials

surface · watercolor paper 140lb

required

·watercolor paper 140lb
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·sap green watercolor
·raw umber watercolor
·titanium white watercolor
·palette
·water container

optional

·masking fluid
·palette knife
·kneaded eraser

Use high-quality watercolor paper to prevent buckling and ensure good color absorption. Experiment with different brush sizes and techniques to achieve the desired textures.

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