plate no. 9947
Yaekle Building Dated
William Hawkins, 1982
suitable for beginners
This painting is great for practicing simplified shapes and color blocking. Students can learn to create a sense of depth and texture using visible brushstrokes and a limited color palette.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building and its main features (windows, doors, roof).
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color: the brick facade, the sky, and the street.
- step 03
Add the horizontal lines of the brickwork using a contrasting color.
- step 04
Paint the windows and doors, simplifying their details.
- step 05
Add the tree branch and any other details like the sign.
- step 06
Refine the colors and shapes, adding highlights and shadows.
- step 07
Add the text at the top and bottom of the painting.
- step 08
Let dry and add a final coat of varnish if desired.
color palette
primary · yellow · red · blue · white
secondary · brown · grey · orange
Mix red and yellow for the brick color. Use white to lighten colors for highlights. Mix blue and yellow for the green in the sky.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·dry brush texture
- ·simplified shapes
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overcomplicating the details.
- →Using too many colors.
- →Not simplifying the shapes enough.
- →Making the brick lines too perfect.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·acrylic paints
- ·canvas or painting panel
- ·assorted paint brushes
- ·palette
- ·water
- ·pencil
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·varnish
- ·easel
Use thick paint to create visible brushstrokes. A textured canvas can enhance the effect.
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