plate no. 3389

Delhoved Wood near Lake Skarre, Zealan

oil, canvasRomanticismlandscapetreesforestfigureslandscapefoliagelake

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, color mixing for natural light, and rendering complex foliage with varying levels of detail.

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 and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky color with a thin wash of blue, fading towards the horizon.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the trees and foliage using a dark green mixture.
step 04
Add layers of lighter greens and yellows to the foliage to create depth and variation.
step 05
Paint the tree trunks, paying attention to the light and shadow on their surfaces.
step 06
Add the figures in the foreground and midground, simplifying their forms and colors.
step 07
Refine the details of the foliage and the ground cover, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Glaze over the entire painting to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light

Achieve the various greens by mixing blues, yellows, and browns. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Browns and blues can create shadows.

techniques