plate no. 3400

Autumn

Ivan Generalić, 1949

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)landscapelandscapetreesfiguresskyfieldsanimals

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and practicing meticulous detail work, especially in the tree branches. It also encourages simplified representation of figures and objects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a base layer of dark blue, adding lighter blues and white for the clouds.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the fields and ground, using varying shades of green and brown.
step 04
Paint the tree trunks with light brown and gray, paying attention to their shapes and positions.
step 05
Add the foliage using a stippling or pointillist technique, layering different shades of white, orange, and red to create texture.
step 06
Paint the figures and animals with simplified shapes and colors, focusing on their placement and interaction within the scene.
step 07
Add details such as the red wagon and the small buildings in the distance.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Titanium White · Burnt Sienna · Cadmium Red

secondary · Yellow Ochre · Sap Green · Raw Umber

Mix various shades of green for the fields by combining blue, yellow, and a touch of brown. Create the foliage colors by mixing red, orange, and white in different proportions. Use white to lighten the blues for the sky.

techniques