Nature is undeniably inspiring to countless artists.
Maybe you too want to capture a landscape that you associate with happy memories or aspire to visit someday.
One of the first major steps is picking out a scene to paint.
Scroll down for three helpful tips to get started.
Here are three tips to help get you started painting geometric landscapes like artist Elyse Dodge.
1. double-check the reference photo you select has layers.
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Typically, the main subject of alandscape paintingis either in the middle ground or background.
Having mountains be the focus in the background pulls the eye in and creates a sense of depth.
This depth is not only more interesting to the eye, but helps communicate how awe-inspiring a scene is.
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Look for discernible polygonal shapes.
That’s a lot easier when you already have bigger ones naturally in the scene.
In the above photograph, the mountains and even the trees have outlines that are triangular.
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This makes for a more effortless process translating the reference to your painting on your canvas.
Find a photo with a range of values, light to dark.
Value differences make a painting more lively by suggesting luminosity.
Ready to dive into this throw in of art?
Sign up for Elyse Dodge’sAcrylic Landscapesclass to get her expert tips and be guided into painting a beautiful landscape.
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