plate no. 8825

Maple trees near Ischl

oilRomanticismlandscapetreeslandscapefiguresbuildingfoliagemountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and modeling forms with light and shadow. It also provides practice in depicting complex foliage and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, figures, and the building.
step 02
Establish the main areas of light and shadow with thin washes of color.
step 03
Begin layering in the foliage, starting with the darker greens and gradually adding lighter highlights.
step 04
Paint the tree trunks, paying attention to the texture and variations in color.
step 05
Add details to the figures and the building, using small brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Add final details, such as small branches and leaves.
step 08
Glaze with thin washes to unify the colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · raw umber · titanium white · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and titanium white. Use burnt sienna and raw umber to create the browns for the tree trunks and building. Add white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques