plate no. 3340

Autumn landscape

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapemountainstreesskyfoliage

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 colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, trees, and sky.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of golden yellow to the foreground and parts of the mountains.
step 03
Block in the sky with blue, leaving some areas for clouds.
step 04
Paint the mountain with red, adding darker shades for depth.
step 05
Add white for the waterfall and snow on the mountain peaks.
step 06
Use short, broken strokes to create the foliage with greens, yellows, and reds.
step 07
Add details to the foreground with grasses and small plants.
step 08
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the overall harmony.

color palette

primary · red · blue · yellow · white

secondary · green · gold

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Vary the red by adding small amounts of yellow or blue to create different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques