plate no. 1196

Autumn Splendor

oilArt Nouveau (Modern)landscapetreesautumnlandscapefoliageforestsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using expressive brushstrokes to capture texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

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 main tree trunks and foliage masses.
step 02
Establish a base layer of color for the sky, distant hills, and overall ground tone.
step 03
Block in the larger areas of foliage with simplified shapes, using a variety of greens, yellows, and oranges.
step 04
Add darker values to the shadows within the foliage and under the trees to create depth.
step 05
Begin adding highlights to the leaves and branches, using lighter shades of yellow and green.
step 06
Define the tree trunks and branches with darker browns and grays, paying attention to their form and direction.
step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as rocks and fallen leaves, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall painting, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a cohesive and harmonious image.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in foliage by adding small amounts of cadmium red or burnt umber to the green mixtures. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques