plate no. 1422

Beyond the Trees

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeshouselandscapeautumnfoliagebuilding

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 color blocks.

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 trees, house, and ground, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, trees, house, and ground using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color on the trees, adding darker values for shadows and lighter values for highlights.
step 04
Add details to the house, focusing on the windows, roof, and siding.
step 05
Create texture on the ground by using short, broken brushstrokes and varying colors.
step 06
Refine the details of the foliage, using a variety of colors and textures to create depth.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the form and create a sense of light.
step 08
Step back and adjust the overall composition and color balance as needed.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · titanium white · cadmium red

secondary · yellow ochre · sap green · raw umber

Mix various shades of brown and orange by combining burnt sienna, cadmium red, and yellow ochre. Create grays and blues by mixing ultramarine blue and white, and adjust with small amounts of other colors for subtle variations.

techniques