plate no. 3391

Autumn Landscape

Prudence Heward, 1941

oilExpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapeautumnfoliagehillssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth through simplified shapes and visible brushstrokes. It's a good exercise in capturing the essence of a landscape rather than precise detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, trees, and foliage with light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky and background with thin washes of color, establishing the overall light.
step 03
Start layering in the colors of the hills, using broad strokes to define the forms.
step 04
Add the darker tones to create shadows and define the contours of the hills and foliage.
step 05
Paint the tree trunks and branches, using a dark color and varying the thickness of the lines.
step 06
Apply the yellow and orange hues to represent the autumn leaves, using short, choppy strokes.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · viridian green

secondary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve earth tones by blending burnt sienna with ultramarine blue and white. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques