plate no. 9253

Autumn Wood

oilRomanticismlandscapetreeswaterlandscapeforestrocksfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as practicing loose brushwork to suggest textures of foliage and rocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the stream, trees, and rocks.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of earth tones.
step 03
Block in the dark values of the trees and rocks, paying attention to the light source.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the foliage, using a variety of greens, yellows, and browns.
step 05
Add highlights to the water to create the illusion of movement.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees and rocks, using smaller brushes.
step 07
Add final touches and adjust values as needed.
step 08
Varnish the painting when dry.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white. Create earth tones by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and white.

techniques