plate no. 0873

Estrada Rural

Harald Sohlberg, 1912

oilNeo-Romanticismlandscapelandscapeskytreesfenceroadsunset

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice blending techniques for skies and learn to create depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides an opportunity to practice painting wooden structures and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, fence, road, and tree.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, blending from orange to pink to green.
step 03
Establish the distant mountains with a thin wash of blue.
step 04
Paint the dark green of the forest, varying the tones slightly to suggest depth.
step 05
Block in the green fields and the road with their respective base colors.
step 06
Add details to the fence using dark browns and reds, paying attention to the structure.
step 07
Refine the road with highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and texture.
step 08
Add the silhouette of the tree in the upper right corner with dark, textured strokes.

color palette

primary · orange · green · brown · blue

secondary · pink · red · yellow · black

Achieve the sky colors by blending orange, pink, and a touch of green. Mix different shades of green by combining primary green with yellow and brown. Use a mix of burnt umber and black for the tree silhouette.

techniques