plate no. 4717

Hampshire Countryside

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapehaystackstreesfieldskyclouds

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using visible brushstrokes to convey texture. It also provides practice in 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 haystacks, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and hints of pink and gray.
step 03
Establish the overall color of the haystacks with a warm yellow-orange.
step 04
Paint the field using various shades of green, yellow, and brown.
step 05
Add the tree trunks and branches, varying the thickness and direction of the lines.
step 06
Develop the details of the haystacks, adding shadows and highlights to create form.
step 07
Refine the details in the foreground, including the path and fence posts.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to the trees and foliage.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw umber

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the warm tones of the haystacks by mixing yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Use white to lighten and soften the blues and greens of the sky and field.

techniques