plate no. 3848

Landscape

Maurice Braun, 1915

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfieldsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective, as well as practicing loose, impressionistic brushstrokes to capture the textures of nature.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the major elements like the hills and trees.
step 02
Establish the sky with a light blue wash, blending it softly to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 03
Block in the distant hills with muted blues and purples, paying attention to value changes to suggest depth.
step 04
Paint the fields with a base layer of yellow ochre, then add variations in color and value to create the impression of texture and sunlight.
step 05
Develop the foreground hill with layers of browns, greens, and reds, using broken brushstrokes to suggest vegetation.
step 06
Paint the trees, focusing on their overall shape and the way light filters through their leaves.
step 07
Add details and highlights to the trees and foreground vegetation to create depth and interest.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed to create a harmonious and balanced painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · sap green · violet

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors for distant elements.

techniques