plate no. 3007

Landscape

Sergiy Grigoriev, 1975

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesfieldskyfigureslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light gray-blue mixture.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the trees with dark green tones.
step 04
Add lighter greens and yellows to the foliage to create highlights and variations.
step 05
Paint the field with a mix of yellows, greens, and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Add details to the tree trunks and branches with darker browns and grays.
step 07
Indicate the figures in the distance with simple shapes and colors.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten the values. Browns can be created by mixing complementary colors like blue and orange.

techniques