plate no. 2275

Landscape

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeswaterskylandscapefoliageanimal

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of foliage with visible brushstrokes.

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 placement of the trees, water, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with broad, blended strokes of blue, gray, and white.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the trees and foliage using a mix of browns and greens.
step 04
Add the water, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 05
Layer in details of the trees, using varied brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Introduce highlights to the foliage and water to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Add the animal figure, paying attention to its form and placement within the scene.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and atmospheric landscape.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by blending sap green with burnt umber and yellow ochre. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding white to colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques