plate no. 3028

Artek. September morning in Artek

Ilya Mashkov, 1929

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesfiguresroadseaskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and capturing the effects of light and shadow on a landscape. It also offers practice in painting figures within a landscape setting.

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, road, and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, sea, and road using thin washes.
step 03
Establish the basic values for the trees and foliage, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the trees, including branches and leaves, using varied brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures, focusing on their basic shapes and proportions.
step 06
Refine the details of the road and the shadows cast by the trees.
step 07
Add highlights to the foliage and figures to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve a harmonious overall effect.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red light · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining sap green with yellow ochre or ultramarine blue. Use raw umber and white to create the various shades of brown for the road and tree trunks. Add small amounts of cadmium red to the browns for warmth.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·alla prima
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, which can flatten the image.
→Failing to create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
→Using colors that are too saturated, which can make the painting look unnatural.
→Ignoring the effects of light and shadow, which can make the painting look flat.