plate no. 6387

Landscape near Coney Island

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapefieldgrassbushesskyfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into expressive brushstrokes. It's a great exercise in capturing the essence of a scene rather than precise details.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, placement of bushes, and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, diluted blue-gray wash.
step 03
Establish the overall color of the field with a thin layer of yellow ochre and raw sienna.
step 04
Add vertical strokes of varying browns and yellows to represent the grass, allowing some of the underlayer to show through.
step 05
Paint the bushes using broken strokes of green, adding highlights with lighter greens and yellows.
step 06
Indicate the figure with simple shapes and a limited palette of whites and grays.
step 07
Add subtle details to the distant buildings and water.
step 08
Refine the brushwork and adjust values to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · raw sienna · sap green · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and a touch of ultramarine blue. Achieve the sky color by mixing titanium white with a small amount of ultramarine blue and burnt umber.

techniques