plate no. 3016
Winds From the South
Sloba Pajkovic, 2021
some experience helpful
This painting provides practice in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. Students will learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use color to define depth and atmosphere.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the cliffs and the horizon line.
- step 02
Apply a thin wash of dark blue for the sky and a darker tone for the sea.
- step 03
Block in the main areas of the cliffs with a mid-tone brown.
- step 04
Add darker values to the shadows and lighter values to the highlights on the cliffs.
- step 05
Layer different shades of brown, orange, and blue to create texture and variation on the cliffs.
- step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to suggest the rough surface of the rocks.
- step 07
Add highlights to the edges of the cliffs to create a sense of depth.
- step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white
secondary · cadmium orange · payne's gray
Mix ultramarine blue with burnt umber to create various shades of gray and brown. Add white to lighten the colors and create highlights. Use cadmium orange sparingly to add warmth to the cliffs.
techniques
- ·dry brushing
- ·layering
- ·broken color
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating too much detail and losing the overall impression.
- →Using too much paint and creating a muddy effect.
- →Not paying attention to the values and creating a flat image.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·ultramarine blue oil paint
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·cadmium orange oil paint
- ·payne's gray oil paint
- ·round brushes size 4 and 8
- ·linseed oil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a medium-grit canvas for better texture. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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