plate no. 8004

Loggers' Culls

Emily Carr, 1935

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreesskylandscapeforestcloudsstumps

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and layering colors to create depth and texture. It also encourages exploration of atmospheric perspective and simplified forms.

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 trees, hills, and sky.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blue and white, creating a sense of movement and depth.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the forest on the right side, using a mix of greens and blues.
step 04
Paint the foreground with warm browns and oranges, suggesting the cut logs and earth.
step 05
Add the lighter greens of the trees in the middle ground, paying attention to their shapes and spacing.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 07
Add final touches to the sky and foreground, adjusting the colors and values as needed.
step 08
Sign your name!

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · sap green · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix blues and whites for the sky, varying the proportions to create different shades. Use greens, blues, and browns for the forest, layering colors to create depth. Mix browns and oranges for the foreground, adding touches of yellow for highlights.

techniques