plate no. 6218

Apres l'orage

Karl Edvard Diriks, 1904

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreescloudsskyfieldpath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, horizon line, and path.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes, blending blues, whites, and oranges.
step 03
Block in the main areas of the landscape: fields, trees, and path, using simplified shapes.
step 04
Develop the foliage of the trees with short, directional brushstrokes, layering greens, blues, and browns.
step 05
Add details to the path, suggesting texture and form with variations in color and value.
step 06
Refine the clouds, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and volume.
step 07
Introduce small details like flowers and grasses in the foreground.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, ensuring a balance of color and value.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Cadmium yellow · Titanium white · Crimson red

secondary · Burnt umber · Yellow ochre · Sap green

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create earth tones by blending browns, yellows, and reds. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening and muting colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques