plate no. 3079

Okhotino.September

Konstantín Korovin, 1915

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapeskycloudsbuildingfieldvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning how to create atmospheric perspective and how to suggest form with loose brushstrokes. Students can practice color mixing to achieve the muted tones and subtle variations in the sky and 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 building, horizon line, and major cloud formations.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, using a mix of blues, purples, and whites. Pay attention to the value changes to create depth.
step 03
Establish the base color of the field, using muted browns and grays. Vary the color slightly to suggest texture and undulation.
step 04
Paint the building, focusing on the shapes and angles. Use darker values for the shadows and lighter values for the highlights.
step 05
Add the vegetation in the foreground, using a mix of greens, yellows, and oranges. Use broken brushstrokes to create a sense of texture.
step 06
Refine the clouds, adding more detail and definition. Use a dry brush technique to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add final details, such as the fence posts and any other small elements.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, making sure that the values and colors are balanced.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · raw umber

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · violet

Mix blues and whites for the sky, adding small amounts of violet or raw umber to create muted tones. Use yellow ochre and burnt sienna for the vegetation, mixing with white to lighten the values.

techniques