plate no. 7713

Pine Tree

oil, canvasFauvismlandscapetreeslandscapehillsskyfoliagefield

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice simplified forms and color blocking to create a landscape. Students can develop skills in layering colors and creating depth with muted tones.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees, hills, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-gray wash.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the hills using muted browns and grays.
step 04
Paint the large shapes of the trees with a mix of green and blue, using visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add darker values to the trees to define the forms and create shadows.
step 06
Paint the foreground with horizontal strokes of yellow, green, and brown to suggest grass and earth.
step 07
Add small details to the hills and foreground to create texture and interest.
step 08
Refine the edges of the trees and hills to create a sense of depth.

color palette

primary · light blue · green · brown · gray

secondary · yellow · white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create muted tones by adding small amounts of complementary colors (e.g., orange to blue, purple to yellow).

techniques