plate no. 8705

Chickens, France

Karl Edvard Diriks, 1914

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapechickenshaystackscarttreesfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as capturing the impressionistic style through loose brushwork and attention to light.

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 haystacks, cart, and trees.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, establishing the overall value structure.
step 03
Begin layering colors in the haystacks, using warm yellows, oranges, and browns to create depth and form.
step 04
Develop the foliage and trees with varied greens and blues, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the cart, focusing on the texture of the wood and the roundness of the wheels.
step 06
Paint the chickens with small, precise strokes, capturing their shapes and patterns.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to create a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to achieve a harmonious and unified painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · ultramarine blue · cadmium red

Mix various shades of green by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Create warm browns by mixing burnt umber with cadmium red and yellow ochre.

techniques