plate no. 3093

Plane Trees

Constantin Flondor, 1952

oilRealismlandscapetreesforestlandscapefoliagegroundlight

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using brushstrokes to suggest texture. It's a good exercise in understanding atmospheric perspective and creating a sense of light filtering through trees.

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 and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the dark areas of the forest with a thin wash of dark green or brown.
step 03
Block in the general color areas for the ground and foliage.
step 04
Begin layering lighter greens and yellows on the foliage to suggest sunlight.
step 05
Add details to the tree trunks, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 06
Refine the ground area with variations of green and brown, creating shadows.
step 07
Add highlights to the leaves and branches to create a sense of depth.
step 08
Adjust values and colors as needed to achieve a harmonious composition.