plate no. 7241

Evening, Merri Creek

oilRealismlandscapetreeswaterlandscaperivergrasshills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in rendering reflections in water and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. Students will also learn to mix subtle variations of greens and browns to create a realistic landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, river, and hills.
step 02
Establish the sky color with a thin wash of muted color.
step 03
Block in the dark values of the trees and the river, paying attention to the shapes of the shadows.
step 04
Add the mid-tones to the hills and the foliage, gradually building up the layers of color.
step 05
Begin to define the details of the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 06
Work on the reflections in the water, using horizontal strokes to mimic the movement of the water.
step 07
Add the finishing touches, such as the small details of the grass and the highlights on the trees.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the values and colors.

color palette

primary · viridian green · burnt umber · raw sienna

secondary · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or burnt umber. Create muted tones by adding a touch of ultramarine blue to browns and greens. Use titanium white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques