plate no. 7091

By the Edge

Gennady Mironov, 2017

oilRealismlandscapetreesvegetationlandscapeskyvinesmoss

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 to depict distance.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees and landscape, paying attention to the composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light gray-blue.
step 03
Establish the dark areas of the trees and foreground with a dark green mixture.
step 04
Begin layering lighter greens and yellows to build up the texture of the vegetation.
step 05
Add details to the trees, such as vines and moss, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Add the hanging vines and details in the sky.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cerulean blue · burnt sienna

Mix various shades of green by combining sap green with raw umber and yellow ochre. Use titanium white to lighten the greens and create highlights. Add a touch of cerulean blue to the sky to create a soft, atmospheric effect.

techniques