plate no. 6643

67. The End Example of Styles 2017 by Anthony D. Padgett

Anthony Padgett, 2017

oilPost-Impressionismsymbolic paintinglandscapebuildingspathtreeskyfigure

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing expressive brushstrokes and understanding how to create depth using simple perspective. Students will also learn how to mix colors to achieve a vibrant, impressionistic feel.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and perspective lines of the path, buildings, and tree.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, using short, visible brushstrokes.
step 03
Paint the sun using yellows and oranges, applying thick, radiating strokes.
step 04
Add the distant hills and fields with varying shades of green, using a blocky brushstroke technique.
step 05
Paint the path with browns and yellows, following the perspective lines to create depth.
step 06
Add the buildings with their respective colors, paying attention to their simple geometric forms.
step 07
Paint the tree with greens and browns, using circular strokes for the foliage.
step 08
Add the figure and its shadow, using a dark color and simple shapes.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · brown · green

secondary · orange · white · red · purple

Mix browns from burnt sienna and ultramarine blue. Create lighter greens by mixing yellow with green and white. Achieve the sky's subtle variations by adding white and a touch of purple to the blue.

techniques