plate no. 9435

Autumn

oilImpressionismlandscapehousetreeswaterautumnreflectionlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to capture the warm autumn hues and practice painting reflections in water. It also provides an opportunity to explore impressionistic brushwork and layering techniques.

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 house, trees, and water.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and water.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes and colors of the house, paying attention to the stone texture.
step 04
Add the foliage, using a variety of warm colors to represent the autumn leaves.
step 05
Paint the reflections in the water, using slightly muted versions of the colors above.
step 06
Refine the details of the house and trees, adding highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add the small boat on the left side.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and harmonious painting.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · violet

Achieve the warm autumn colors by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and cadmium red. Use ultramarine blue and white for the sky and water, and mix greens with yellow ochre and ultramarine blue.

techniques