plate no. 4710

Pollard Willow At The Side Of The Broo

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeswaterlandscapeskyfieldreflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and capturing reflections in water. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the water's edge.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue, allowing some canvas to show through.
step 03
Establish the main values in the landscape using a mix of browns, greens, and yellows.
step 04
Paint the tree trunks and branches, paying attention to their structure and the way light hits them.
step 05
Add the reflections in the water, using slightly darker and muted versions of the colors above.
step 06
Develop the details in the foreground, adding texture and variation to the grass and foliage.
step 07
Refine the shapes and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to bring the painting to life.