plate no. 5707

In the shade

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeshousefigurelandscapefoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex shapes into basic forms. It also provides practice in depicting light and shadow in a natural setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the house, trees, and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light blue and gray.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the house, focusing on the roof and wall planes.
step 04
Paint the trees, using short, broken brushstrokes to represent foliage.
step 05
Add the figure, simplifying the forms and focusing on the overall shape.
step 06
Develop the foreground with layers of green, brown, and yellow to create the impression of grass and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details of the house and trees, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches to the figure, such as details in the clothing.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Create variations in brown by mixing burnt umber with small amounts of other colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques