In The Forest by Heinrich Campendonk

plate no. 6675

In The Forest

Heinrich Campendonk, 1916

oilExpressionismgenre paintingtreesforestdeerfigureanimalsfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into geometric shapes and using color to create depth and mood. Students will also learn to mix colors to achieve the desired vibrancy and contrast.

technical profile

palette complexity

3

brushwork visibility

3

value contrast

4

compositional simplicity

3

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 7 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, deer, and figure.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the darkest values.
step 03
Gradually build up the colors, layering and blending to create depth and dimension.
step 04
Define the shapes of the trees and foliage with darker outlines.
step 05
Add details to the deer and figure, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, making sure the painting has a cohesive look.
step 07
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre

secondary · viridian green · titanium white · burnt sienna

Mix blue and white for the sky and lighter tree areas. Combine red and yellow for the deer. Use green for foliage, adjusting with blue or yellow.

techniques

·color blocking
·geometric simplification
·layering
·blending
·outlining

common pitfalls

→Overcomplicating the shapes
→Using too many colors
→Not creating enough contrast
→Ignoring the overall composition

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic paints
·#4 round brush
·#8 flat brush
·palette
·water
·paper towels

optional

·palette knife
·easel
·medium gloss

Use good quality acrylic paints for best results. A canvas size of 16x20 inches is recommended.

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