plate no. 6794

Late Autumn Day in the Jægersborg Deer Park, North of Copenhagen

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesforestpathautumnlandscapesignpost

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective, as well as capturing the texture of tree bark and fallen leaves with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light sketch to establish the main shapes and perspective of the path and trees.
step 02
Block in the sky and background with thin washes of color, focusing on the overall warm tone.
step 03
Establish the dark tree trunks with a mix of browns and blacks, varying the thickness of the lines.
step 04
Add the foliage using short, broken brushstrokes in various shades of yellow, orange, and brown.
step 05
Develop the path and foreground with layers of color, suggesting the texture of leaves and dirt.
step 06
Add highlights to the trees and path to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details of the signpost and any other small elements.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the dominant browns. Add white to lighten and create highlights. Use ultramarine blue sparingly to cool down the warm tones and create shadows.

techniques