plate no. 1413
Paysage
Eugène Jansson, 1900
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, and in rendering textures like tree bark and grass with varied brushstrokes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
3
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 12 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the cabin and trees.
- step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin underpainting of warm and cool tones.
- step 03
Block in the main shapes of the trees and cabin, paying attention to their values.
- step 04
Layer in the foliage, using a variety of greens and yellows to create depth.
- step 05
Add details to the tree trunks, including the birch bark patterns.
- step 06
Refine the details of the cabin, including the roof and chimney.
- step 07
Paint the foreground grass, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
- step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and atmosphere.
color palette
primary · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white · sap green
secondary · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow light
Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, sap green, and ultramarine blue. Use burnt sienna and raw umber for the cabin and tree trunks, adjusting values with white.
techniques
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·broken color
- ·dry brushing
- ·atmospheric perspective
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
- →Using too much green and not enough variation in color.
- →Failing to establish a strong value structure.
- →Making the tree trunks too uniform and lacking in character.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas 12x16
- ·oil paints (yellow ochre, raw umber, titanium white, sap green, burnt sienna, ultramarine blue)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil
- ·odorless mineral spirits
- ·selection of round and flat brushes
- ·rags
optional
- ·medium gloss
- ·easel
- ·painting knife
A medium-textured canvas will help to create a more painterly effect. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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