plate no. 8251

HAY-TIME, UPPER HUNGARY

Marianne Stokes, 1909

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapefieldsflowersskyfigurestrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into manageable shapes and forms. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of light and atmosphere in a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and major shapes of the fields and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Block in the background trees with dark greens and blues.
step 04
Define the fields with varying shades of green, brown, and yellow, using broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the figures and haystacks with simple shapes and colors.
step 06
Paint the foreground flowers with dabs of white, yellow, and blue, creating a sense of depth and texture.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and harmonious composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten the values. Browns can be achieved by mixing complementary colors like blue and orange.

techniques

·broken color
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·layering
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, losing the freshness and spontaneity of the original.
→Creating flat, lifeless colors by not layering and mixing effectively.
→Ignoring the atmospheric perspective, resulting in a lack of depth.
→Failing to simplify the complex forms of the flowers and fields.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 12x16
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6)
·flat brushes (sizes 4, 8)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil or acrylic medium
·odorless mineral spirits or water

optional

·easel
·painting medium
·varnish

Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing and achieve a harmonious result. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color and create a more unified painting.

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