plate no. 5503

Au-dessus d'un champ fleuri'

Diana Malivani, 2021

oilImpressionismlandscapeflowersfieldskybirdshillspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and creating depth through color variation and brushstroke direction.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the hills, field, and path.
step 02
Apply a base layer of color for the sky, hills, and field.
step 03
Begin building up the texture of the flowers using thick paint and short, directional brushstrokes.
step 04
Add the path with varied browns and yellows, using a palette knife for texture.
step 05
Introduce the birds using black paint and a fine brush.
step 06
Refine the details of the hills, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Adjust the colors and values throughout the painting to create depth and harmony.
step 08
Add final highlights to the flowers and path.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · cadmium red · sap green

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and sap green, and vary the blues by adding white or ultramarine. Achieve depth by muting colors with complementary hues.

techniques

·impasto
·broken color
·palette knife application
·scumbling
·directional brushstrokes

common pitfalls

→Applying paint too thinly, losing the impasto effect.
→Over-blending the colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Neglecting the importance of directional brushstrokes.
→Failing to create a sense of depth in the field.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 18x24
·Oil paints (yellow ochre, cerulean blue, cadmium red, sap green, burnt umber, titanium white, ultramarine blue)
·Palette knife
·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
·Palette
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits
·Rags