plate no. 0729

Hillside in Summer

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapefieldhousefoliagefence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to achieve subtle variations in light and shadow, and practice layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth in foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the tree, fence, house, and hillside.
step 02
Establish the overall color harmony by applying thin washes of color to the canvas.
step 03
Begin building up the foliage with small, broken brushstrokes of varying greens and yellows.
step 04
Define the tree trunk and branches, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 05
Add details to the fence and house, keeping them soft and slightly blurred.
step 06
Introduce subtle variations in color and value to create depth and interest in the field.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows to enhance the overall sense of light and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details, such as small flowers and leaves, to complete the painting.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · alizarin crimson · violet

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue with varying amounts of white. Use burnt sienna and alizarin crimson to create warm browns for the tree trunk and branches.

techniques