plate no. 0952

Evening

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapehillssheepskypathvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting is good for learning how to create depth using atmospheric perspective and how to suggest detail with loose brushstrokes. Students can also practice simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills and the path, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, neutral color.
step 03
Apply the darkest values to the hills, gradually lightening the tone as you move towards the horizon.
step 04
Add the path using a mix of browns and grays, suggesting the texture with broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the vegetation with short, choppy strokes, varying the colors to create interest.
step 06
Add the sheep as simple white shapes, paying attention to their placement and scale.
step 07
Refine the details of the hills and vegetation, adding subtle variations in color and value.
step 08
Add final highlights to the sheep and the path.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium red

Mix burnt umber and ultramarine blue for the dark hills. Add white to lighten the tones. Use yellow ochre and cadmium red to create the warm tones in the vegetation.

techniques