![]() ![]() When paint is still wet, you can wipe out color to create cloud shapes. If this principle is not followed, you could end up with paint that is cracking or not adhering well. It has nothing to do with how thick the paint is. “Fat Over Lean” means putting a layer of paint with more oil on top of a layer with less oil. It is best to keep your first layers rather thin using a solvent such as Gamsol and then build up to layers containing more oil to follow the fat over lean principle. I then started adding, more opaque layers of paint to further define basic shapes. There are many ways to approach painting and I like to try different methods when I paint.įor this landscape painting, I started with red tones of paint thinned with solvent. Step 4 – Begin Blocking In ColorĪfter the values are defined, you can begin blocking in the primary colors of the landscape. If you’d like more information on mediums to use in oil painting, check out this article. You have a little time to play with the thin layers of the paint and can get a good indication of values this way. You can see where I went back in with a rag and wiped out the area for a cloud. After that dried, I made a thin red mixture and washed it over the canvas to tone everything with the lighter red color. In the photo above, I used burnt umber thinned with a little Gamsol to reinforce my drawing. The first pass helps to establish values for the landscape painting. If you would like a deeper dive with detail, visit the golden ratio page on Wikipedia. The golden ratio has a value of about 1.61803398875. I know, a little hard to explain in words, which is why I’ve added the graphic below. The golden ratio, also called the golden mean or the golden section, is a mathematical concept that shows how two numbers relate to each other when the ratio of the sum of the numbers to the bigger number is the same as the ratio of the bigger number to the smaller number. This created a “window” for the viewer to look through between the two rock formations. In the image below, I increased the size of the rock formation on the left side. I would encourage you to look at a lot of landscape paintings done by people you admire so you can get an idea of where you want to go with your work.Īfter changing the saturation of the photo, I moved some elements around to create a composition that felt more dramatic. I was looking at some paintings done by Edgar Payne and used one of his color schemes for inspiration. The first thing I did was increase the saturation of the photo. Make sure your canvas is fully dry before you start painting. I would suggest adding another layer or two of gesso and lightly sand between coats to get a smoother surface. If you only have a cotton canvas, no worries. I love working on linen canvases as they have a smoother surface than the cotton canvases you would buy at places like Michaels. ![]() I had a 5″x7″ oil primed linen panel ready to go before I started (I like the acrylic primed linen canvases as well). ![]() Start off on the right foot by priming your canvas before you start painting. Thank you so much for supporting a fellow artist. Using these links allows me to keep this website running. This, of course, is at no additional cost to you. Note: some of the links on this supply list are affiliate links to Amazon, which means if you use the link I will get a small commission. So get out your paints and brushes, because we’re about to get creative. In this tutorial, I will go through my 10 step process of painting a landscape in oils, from prepping the canvas to sketching out the composition and adding the finishing touches. Are you ready to take your landscape painting skills to the next level? In this tutorial, you’ll discover essential techniques and tips that both beginner and experienced artists can use for creating stunning landscape paintings. ![]()
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