plate no. 0900

Autumn Design No. 2

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesriverlandscapefoliagerockssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: horizon line, river, tree masses, and foreground rocks.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, blending slightly.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the background hills and fields using greens and yellows.
step 04
Define the river with dark blues and purples, suggesting reflections.
step 05
Layer in the foliage with a mix of greens, yellows, oranges, and reds, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the trees, varying the color and direction of the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Paint the foreground rocks with grays, blues, and browns, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · sap green

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · titanium white · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create earth tones by mixing browns, blues, and yellows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques