plate no. 7125

French Landscape

Emily Carr, 1911

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesroadlandscapeskybuilding

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors with visible brushstrokes and understanding atmospheric perspective to create depth. It also encourages experimentation with color to represent light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the converging lines of the road and the placement of the trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with a thin wash of light blue and white.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees with varying shades of green, yellow, and blue.
step 04
Add the road using horizontal strokes of yellow, brown, and blue, creating a sense of perspective.
step 05
Paint the tree trunks with vertical strokes, varying the colors to suggest light and shadow.
step 06
Layer short, broken brushstrokes of different colors within the tree foliage to create texture and depth.
step 07
Add details to the building and surrounding foliage, keeping the brushstrokes loose and expressive.
step 08
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the overall harmony of the painting.

color palette

primary · sap green · lemon yellow · cerulean blue · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · violet · titanium white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations by adding small amounts of red or brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques