plate no. 4386

Mt. Barker

Horace Trenerry, 1928

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingskyfieldsroad

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It's also a good exercise in capturing the atmospheric perspective of a landscape.

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 main elements (trees, building, road, hills).
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall perspective of the scene.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the distant hills.
step 04
Add the mid-ground elements, such as the trees and the building, using simplified shapes and colors.
step 05
Develop the foreground, focusing on the road and the details of the trees.
step 06
Refine the colors and values, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add details and textures with visible brushstrokes.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the composition and color balance.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix browns and grays by combining the primary colors in varying proportions.

techniques