plate no. 6065

Brooklyn Landscape

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapelandscapehousetreesgrasspathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective. Students will also practice capturing the impression of light and shadow in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the house, trees, path, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the distant background.
step 03
Establish the basic values and colors of the grass, using a mix of greens, yellows, and browns.
step 04
Add details to the house, including the roof, walls, and windows.
step 05
Define the path with subtle variations in color and value.
step 06
Develop the trees with layers of brushstrokes, creating a sense of depth and texture.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the overall composition as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · viridian green · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective. Add small amounts of red to neutralize greens and browns.

techniques