plate no. 9781

Landscape with Sunset

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapesunsettreesfieldskyflowers

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice broken color techniques and learn how to create depth using color temperature and value. It also provides an opportunity to explore expressive brushwork and simplified forms.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, the positions of the trees, and the general areas for the field and sky.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of yellow, orange, and hints of blue, blending lightly.
step 03
Establish the distant hills and trees with dark blues and greens, using visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Lay in the base colors for the field, using yellows, oranges, and reds, varying the hues to create depth.
step 05
Add details to the foreground flowers with short, broken strokes of red, orange, and yellow.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees and add highlights to suggest form.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to achieve the desired mood.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the foreground flowers.

color palette

primary · yellow · red · blue

secondary · orange · green · white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create variations in the field by mixing reds, yellows, and oranges with small amounts of white or blue to adjust the value and temperature.

techniques