plate no. 9238

Casa de campo do pescador

Harald Sohlberg, 1906

oilNeo-Romanticismlandscapetreeslakehouselandscapeskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering dark values to create depth and using subtle color variations to depict atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in rendering complex textures like tree branches and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, lake, and house.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall proportions of the scene.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color: the sky, the lake, the trees, and the ground around the house.
step 04
Begin layering darker values to create the silhouettes of the trees and add depth to the foliage.
step 05
Mix subtle variations of blues and greens to add detail to the lake and sky.
step 06
Carefully render the house, paying attention to the light and shadow on its surfaces.
step 07
Add details to the trees, such as branches and needles, using a fine brush.
step 08
Refine the overall composition and add any final touches.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Ultramarine blue · Black · White

secondary · Yellow Ochre · Burnt Umber · Sap Green

Achieve the dark greens and blues by mixing Prussian blue and black with small amounts of yellow ochre or burnt umber. Use white to lighten the sky and create highlights on the house and lake.

techniques

·Layering
·Glazing
·Dry brushing
·Scumbling
·Atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details in the trees, resulting in a cluttered appearance.
→Failing to create enough contrast between the dark trees and the lighter sky.
→Using too much detail in the background, which can flatten the composition.
→Inaccurate proportions of the house or trees.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·Oil paints (Prussian blue, Ultramarine blue, Black, White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Sap Green)
·Round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·Flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·Palette
·Linseed oil
·Odorless mineral spirits