plate no. 7991
In Summer
Veniamin Kremer, 1932
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth through atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of a scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major elements like the buildings and trees.
- step 02
Block in the large shapes of color, starting with the sky and distant landscape.
- step 03
Establish the basic values and color temperatures for the foreground, middle ground, and background.
- step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings and trees, using thicker paint and more defined brushstrokes.
- step 05
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the light and shadow.
- step 06
Add highlights and details to create a sense of depth and realism.
- step 07
Use short, broken brushstrokes to suggest texture and detail in the foliage and rooftops.
- step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white
secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · burnt sienna
Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve muted tones by mixing complementary colors (e.g., red and green, blue and orange).
techniques
- ·broken color
- ·atmospheric perspective
- ·scumbling
- ·alla prima
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating too much contrast, which can flatten the image.
- →Failing to establish a clear sense of depth.
- →Using colors that are too saturated.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·oil paints
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (round and flat)
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine or mineral spirits
- ·rags
optional
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
- ·varnish
Use a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process. Consider using a medium to increase the flow of the paint.
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