plate no. 2226

HOT SUMMER LANSCAPE

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1979

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapehillstreesskycloudspath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to represent light and form. It also emphasizes understanding atmospheric perspective and creating depth through color and value changes.

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 horizon line and major shapes of the hills and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, blending to create soft clouds.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color for the hills, using greens, yellows, and browns.
step 04
Add darker values to indicate shadows and create depth in the landscape.
step 05
Develop the trees with short, broken brushstrokes, layering different shades of green and brown.
step 06
Define the path with lighter values and subtle color variations.
step 07
Add details to the foreground vegetation with small, colorful strokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a harmonious and balanced painting.

color palette

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

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective. Browns can be created by mixing complementary colors.

techniques