Producing Scenic Paintings - 6/11/23

Unit 206 - Producing Scenic Paintings

A journey through various mediums of art, discovering the artistic landscape and its creative possibilities.

Introduction to Landscape Painting

LEARNING AIMS:

• To learn the basics of landscape painting.

• To explore different mediums and techniques.

• To discover the importance of composition and perspective.

• To research famous landscape artists and their works.

Landscape Painting Basics

Landscape painting focuses on capturing the beauty of nature. It involves techniques like color mixing, brushwork, and creating depth. Artists like Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh are famous for their stunning landscape works.

Monet

​Van Gogh

Sketching the Landscape

• Choose a scenic location
• Observe the landscape carefully
• Start with basic shapes and outlines
• Add details and textures
• Use shading and perspective to create depth
• Experiment with different mediums
• Practice regularly to improve

​Sketching the Landscapes

Creating Depth

To create depth in a landscape artwork, it is recommended to use shading and perspective. This technique adds a sense of distance and three-dimensionality to the artwork. By using lighter and darker tones the artist can create the illusion of depth.

• Start with basic shapes and outlines

• Add details and textures

• Experiment with different mediums

Watercolor Techniques for Landscapes

• Wet-on-Wet: Apply wet paint on wet paper for soft, blended effects.

• Dry Brush: Use a dry brush to create texture and detail.

• Washes: Apply diluted paint in layers for smooth color transitions.

Pastel Landscapes

• Pastel landscapes are a serene and soft medium of art.
• They use pastel sticks made of powdered pigment and a binder.
• Artists create soft and dreamy landscapes with delicate strokes.
• Blending and layering techniques bring out subtle colors and textures.
• Finished pieces have a calming and ethereal quality.

​Watercolour Examples - Landscapes

Pastel Painting

Pastel painting is a medium of art that creates soft and dreamy landscapes. Unlike other painting mediums, pastels don't require drying time and can be blended easily. They produce vibrant colors and a unique texture. Some famous pastel artists include Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt.

​Edgar Degas Mary Cassatt

TASK

1. To choose your art mediums to create a singular landscape, using either sketching, watercolours or pastels.

2. Replicate one of the artist's work chosen from the PowerPoint such as Van Gogh.

Remember not to rush your work! - You do not have to complete the painting within one lesson, painters take months or years to work on their paintings.