plate no. 9835

Landscape with Waterfall

Louis Comfort Tiffany, 1924

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapewaterfallrocksfoliagewatertreeslandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective to depict a natural scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the waterfall, rocks, and foliage.
step 02
Establish the darkest and lightest areas of the painting with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin layering in the mid-tones, gradually building up the color and texture of the rocks and foliage.
step 04
Pay attention to the reflected light in the water, using subtle variations in color to create a sense of depth.
step 05
Add details to the waterfall, using short, broken brushstrokes to suggest movement.
step 06
Refine the foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create a sense of volume.
step 07
Check the overall balance of the painting and make any necessary adjustments.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.