plate no. 8474

Koerne Traekkes Home, Hellebaek

oil, canvasAcademicismlandscapetreesroadcowsfigurelandscapefoliage

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic foliage. Students can also learn about creating depth through layering and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, paying attention to the perspective of the road.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with a thin wash of burnt umber.
step 03
Block in the sky and distant foliage with light, muted colors.
step 04
Begin layering in the darker greens of the trees and grasses, varying the hues.
step 05
Add details to the road surface, using dry brush techniques to create texture.
step 06
Paint the cows and figure, focusing on their form and placement within the scene.
step 07
Refine the highlights and shadows throughout the painting, adding final details to the foliage and grasses.
step 08
Glaze areas to unify the color palette and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening and muting colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques