plate no. 0863

Paisaje

Armando Reveron, 1922

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapefoliageskyfieldvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and layering techniques to create depth and a sense of distance. Students will also learn to simplify complex forms into basic shapes and use broken color to suggest detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, the placement of the trees, and the general areas of foliage.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by applying a thin, diluted wash of the dominant blue-green hue across the entire canvas.
step 03
Begin layering in the sky and distant hills, using lighter values and softer edges to create atmospheric perspective.
step 04
Add the trees, focusing on their basic shapes and the negative space between the branches.
step 05
Build up the foliage in the foreground with short, broken brushstrokes, varying the values and hues to create texture and depth.
step 06
Introduce subtle variations in color and value to suggest light and shadow, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, adding small touches of color and texture to create visual interest.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting, making any necessary adjustments to the composition, color, or value.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · viridian green

secondary · raw umber · yellow ochre

Mix cerulean blue with white to create the sky and distant hills. Use viridian green and raw umber for the foliage, adjusting the proportions to create variations in hue and value. Add a touch of yellow ochre to warm up the greens.

techniques

·broken color
·atmospheric perspective
·layering
·scumbling
·dry brush

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impressionistic effect.
→Creating too much contrast and flattening the sense of depth.
→Using colors that are too saturated and overpowering the subtle hues of the original painting.
→Neglecting the importance of atmospheric perspective and failing to create a sense of distance.