plate no. 0033

Landscape with Small Stream

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapestreamtreesskybuildingslandscapefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create atmospheric perspective and capturing the reflections in water using broken 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 stream, trees, and buildings.
step 02
Block in the sky with light washes of gray, pink, and blue, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the trees and foliage using a mix of browns and greens.
step 04
Paint the stream using horizontal strokes, capturing the reflections of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 05
Add details to the buildings, focusing on their shapes and the play of light and shadow.
step 06
Layer lighter greens and yellows to create highlights on the foliage and grass.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees, adding thin branches and twigs.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression of the painting.

color palette

primary · gray · green · brown · white

secondary · pink · blue · yellow · red

Mix grays by combining white, black, and a touch of blue or brown. Achieve natural greens by blending blues and yellows, and adjust the tone with browns or reds.

techniques