plate no. 7009

Landscape with hayricks

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreesskyhaystacksfieldhorizon

suitable for beginners

This painting is great for practicing atmospheric perspective and simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. Students can learn to create depth using subtle color and value changes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, tree placement, and haystack shapes.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and gray, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the background trees using dark greens and browns, keeping them soft and blurred.
step 04
Paint the field with a base of brown, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 05
Add the haystacks using dark browns and grays, defining their shapes with highlights and shadows.
step 06
Paint the tree trunks with thin vertical strokes of gray and brown.
step 07
Add the foliage to the trees using short, broken strokes of gray and black.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create atmospheric perspective.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Titanium White · Burnt Umber

secondary · Yellow Ochre · Payne's Gray · Sap Green

Mix various shades of gray by combining white, umber, and a touch of blue. Create muted greens by mixing yellow ochre with sap green and a touch of umber.

techniques