plate no. 1442
Autumn Landscape
Ion Theodorescu-Sion, 1920
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees, bridge, and ground, paying attention to the overall composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light color.
- step 03
Establish the main color masses for the trees and foliage, using a mix of greens, browns, and yellows.
- step 04
Paint the bridge, focusing on the perspective and the shadows underneath.
- step 05
Add the ground and foreground, using a variety of earth tones.
- step 06
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
- step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of atmosphere and light.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber
secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson
Mix greens by blending sap green with yellow ochre and titanium white. Create earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and alizarin crimson.
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·alla prima
- ·scumbling
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using too much paint
- →Not paying attention to the values
- →Creating muddy colors
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·rags
Use a medium-sized canvas to allow for sufficient detail without becoming overwhelming.
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