plate no. 1816

Park in Pavlovsk

oilRealismlandscapetreeswaterforestautumnlandscapereflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in rendering realistic foliage and tree bark textures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the river.
step 02
Establish the sky and water with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the main areas of foliage with broad strokes, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin layering colors on the trees, adding highlights and shadows to create form.
step 05
Develop the reflections in the water, using similar colors to the trees but with less detail.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, such as grasses and fallen leaves.
step 07
Refine the overall composition, adjusting values and colors as needed.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to create a sense of realism.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjust with white. Create browns by mixing burnt umber with yellow ochre and touches of red. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques