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Landscapes

Painting of classical architecture
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A student landscape painting
Woman in a field holding a pencil and a paper frame
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A viewfinder is a rectangular grid you can look through to see the positions of objects. They can be bought or made from card.

Landscape painting can focus on natural scenery such as mountains, forests, sea or sky, or a built environment such as a city street or building.

If painting outdoors, it’s helpful to paint quickly because of weather, light or other conditions. Keeping equipment to a minimum is also sensible.

A can help with . Use a sketchbook or watercolour pad to create quick landscape studies or sketches.

painting of a rocky landscape on cardboard
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Student painting of a cliff on cardboard

Watercolour pencils and paints are convenient for working outdoors as they are small and dry quickly. Take photos in order to capture the scene for reference later.

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