plate no. 7854

Maple Woods, Algoma

A.Y. Jackson, 1920

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeswoodslandscapeautumnforestfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint with visible brushstrokes and understanding color temperature to create depth and form. It also encourages exploration of texture through impasto techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and placement of the trees and ground.
step 02
Establish a warm underpainting using a diluted orange or yellow.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the overall composition.
step 04
Begin layering thicker paint with visible brushstrokes to define the forms of the trees and foliage.
step 05
Use darker colors to create shadows and depth within the woods.
step 06
Add highlights with lighter, warmer colors to suggest sunlight.
step 07
Refine the details and textures, paying attention to the direction of the brushstrokes.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cadmium orange · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · raw umber · titanium white

Mix different shades of orange by combining cadmium orange with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt sienna. Use ultramarine blue and raw umber to create cooler shadows and darker tones for the tree trunks.

techniques

·impasto
·broken color
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·layering

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, which can flatten the image.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough, resulting in a monotonous texture.
→Ignoring the importance of warm and cool colors to create depth.
→Getting lost in details too early, before establishing the overall composition.