plate no. 5837

Paisaje Con Río

oilNaturalismlandscaperivertreeslandscapefoliageskyreflection

some experience helpful

This painting is great for practicing loose brushwork and capturing the essence of a landscape. Students will learn to simplify forms and focus on color relationships to create depth and atmosphere.

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: horizon line, riverbank, and major tree masses.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of blue and white.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the trees and foliage using a mix of greens, browns, and blues.
step 04
Paint the river with horizontal strokes, capturing the reflections with lighter values and subtle color variations.
step 05
Add details to the riverbank with short, broken brushstrokes, using yellows, browns, and greens.
step 06
Refine the trees and foliage, adding highlights and shadows to create depth and texture.
step 07
Add final details, such as small branches and highlights on the water.
step 08
Adjust values and colors as needed to create a harmonious and atmospheric effect.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective. Burnt umber is used to darken the greens and create shadows.

techniques