plate no. 4470

New Hope - Bucks County

Fern Coppedge, 1935

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesbuildingswaterlandscapeautumnvillage

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 forms. It also provides practice in capturing reflections in water.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and landscape, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, water, land, and buildings, using thin washes.
step 03
Start layering colors to define the forms of the trees and foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and rooflines.
step 05
Create reflections in the water by mirroring the colors and shapes of the objects above.
step 06
Refine the foreground details, adding texture and interest to the land and foliage.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · viridian green · purple · raw umber

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and create various shades of brown by mixing red, yellow, and blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques