plate no. 8235

Prospect Park, Brooklyn 02

oil, panelImpressionismlandscapeparktreesarchitecturefigurelandscapeurns

some experience helpful

This painting provides practice in capturing light and shadow in a landscape, as well as creating depth through atmospheric perspective and loose brushwork. Students will learn to simplify complex forms and focus on capturing the overall impression of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: the wall, steps, urns, and figure.
step 02
Establish the basic color blocks for the sky, trees, ground, and architecture using thin washes.
step 03
Begin building up layers of color, focusing on the light and shadow patterns.
step 04
Use broken brushstrokes to suggest the texture of the foliage and architectural details.
step 05
Mix and apply the colors for the figure, keeping it simple and impressionistic.
step 06
Refine the details of the urns and steps, paying attention to their form and structure.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition and color harmony.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Achieve the earthy tones by mixing yellow ochre, burnt umber, and white. Use ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow to create various shades of green. Add alizarin crimson for warmer tones in the architecture and foliage.

techniques