plate no. 5371

Countryside at summer

David Burliuk, 1946

oilRealismlandscapetreeslakehouseskyfoliagefence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in using visible brushstrokes to convey a sense of movement and energy. It also provides practice in depicting atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of space.

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 trees, house, and lake.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, creating cloud shapes.
step 03
Establish the main areas of green for the grass and foliage, varying the shades.
step 04
Paint the distant trees and landscape elements, using lighter and cooler colors to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add the details of the house, fence, and other foreground elements.
step 06
Develop the texture of the trees and foliage with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · sap green · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · viridian

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and vary the shades by adding browns or whites. Achieve the sky colors by blending blues and whites, and create depth by adding a touch of violet to distant elements.

techniques

·broken color
·impasto
·scumbling
·layering
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, resulting in a flat and lifeless appearance.
→Neglecting the importance of value contrast, making the painting appear dull.
→Getting bogged down in details too early, before establishing the overall composition.
→Using too much paint, creating a muddy effect.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints
·#4 round brush
·#8 flat brush
·#2 filbert brush
·palette
·linseed oil
·turpentine

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium
·easel

Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Consider using a quick-drying medium to speed up the drying time of the oil paints.

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