plate no. 9769

Izvora in Autumn

Karoly Ferenczy, 1909

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfoliageautumn

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in layering colors to create depth and texture, particularly in the foliage. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use brushstrokes to suggest detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, hills, trees, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray mixture.
step 03
Establish the dark mass of the distant hill with a mix of browns and reds.
step 04
Paint the main block of trees using various shades of green, focusing on the overall shape.
step 05
Add the foreground field with a base of yellow-green, varying the tones.
step 06
Introduce the bushes and smaller trees, using browns, oranges, and yellows.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and bushes, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches to the foreground, suggesting grass and texture.

color palette

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

secondary · cadmium yellow · cadmium red · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, then adjust with white or burnt umber. Browns are achieved by mixing burnt umber with cadmium red and yellow ochre.

techniques