plate no. 6355

Eucalypti near Arch Beach, California

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapewaterfoliagefieldsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing the effects of light on different surfaces. It also provides practice in creating a sense of atmosphere and distance.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, water, and field using thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering colors in the field, using short, broken brushstrokes to represent the grass.
step 04
Paint the trees, paying attention to the direction of light and shadow.
step 05
Add details to the foliage, using a variety of greens and yellows.
step 06
Refine the water and sky, adding subtle color variations.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. Create variations in the field by mixing yellow ochre with burnt sienna and white. Use white to lighten and cool the blues for the sky and water.

techniques