plate no. 5157

Autumn Hillside

Franklin Carmichael, 1920

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)landscapetreeslandscapeforestautumnrockssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in using expressive brushstrokes to capture the essence of a landscape. It's also a good exercise in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the major tree groups and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the background hills with muted browns and greens.
step 04
Start layering in the colors of the trees, beginning with the darker greens and browns for the evergreens.
step 05
Add the yellows, oranges, and reds for the deciduous trees, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 06
Define the foreground elements, such as the rocks and fallen branches, with darker values and more detail.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · viridian green · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix greens by blending viridian green with yellow ochre or cadmium yellow. Create browns by mixing burnt umber with ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques