plate no. 9362

landscape

oilRealismlandscapelandscapefigurestreeshousepathgrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering washes to create depth. It also provides practice in rendering simple figures within a landscape.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, figures, and path.
step 02
Apply a light wash of diluted brown/ochre across the entire paper for a warm undertone.
step 03
Begin layering washes for the sky, using a mix of grey and brown.
step 04
Paint the distant trees and hills with diluted browns and greens, allowing the underlayer to show through.
step 05
Add washes of color to the buildings, varying the tones to create form.
step 06
Develop the foreground with layers of green and brown washes, adding details to the grass and path.
step 07
Paint the figures with simple shapes and colors, keeping them small and indistinct.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to the grass, trees, and buildings to create depth and texture.

color palette

primary · raw umber · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix raw umber and yellow ochre for the base tones of the landscape. Add small amounts of blue to the browns to create cooler shadows. Use white sparingly for highlights.

techniques