plate no. 8618

During Rain

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapeskyrainfieldhorizon

some experience helpful

This painting offers practice in creating atmospheric perspective and using a limited palette to convey a mood. Students will learn to blend colors smoothly and suggest details rather than rendering them precisely.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, distant land, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of yellow and grey, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the distant land with muted blues and greens, using lighter values to suggest distance.
step 04
Paint the trees and foliage in the middle ground with darker greens and browns, using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the foreground field with varying shades of green, creating a sense of depth with darker values in the front.
step 06
Suggest the rain with thin vertical strokes of light grey and white.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall values and colors to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · payne's grey

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze. Payne's grey helps to create muted tones.

techniques