plate no. 4152

HAY-TIME IN TRANSYLVANIA

Marianne Stokes, 1909

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshaystacksfiguresskyfield

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good practice in layering colors to create depth and texture, especially in the trees and haystacks. Students can also learn to simplify distant elements to create atmospheric perspective.

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 placement of the haystacks, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, adding soft white clouds.
step 03
Establish the base color for the field, using a mix of greens and yellows.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with muted purples and grays.
step 05
Add the dark masses of the trees, paying attention to the shapes of the foliage.
step 06
Layer different shades of green and yellow to create texture and form in the haystacks.
step 07
Paint the figures with simplified shapes and colors.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to bring the painting to life.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium red

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mute colors with burnt umber for shadows and atmospheric perspective.

techniques