plate no. 6357

Autumn

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapefiguretreesfieldskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to map out the main elements: the figure, trees, path, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes and colors of the trees and foliage, focusing on warm yellows, greens, and browns.
step 04
Paint the figure with simple shapes, paying attention to the fall of light and shadow on the dress.
step 05
Develop the path and foreground with broken brushstrokes and varied earth tones.
step 06
Add details to the trees, such as branches and leaves, using a dry brush technique.
step 07
Refine the figure's features and clothing, adding subtle highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to the overall composition to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the earth tones by blending burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Use alizarin crimson to warm up browns and create subtle reds.

techniques