plate no. 0885

Puistokuva Englannista

Alfred William Finch, 1921

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapetreeslandscapefiguresfoliagepathpark

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It also provides practice in capturing the essence of light and shadow in a natural setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the trees, path, and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the darkest values.
step 03
Layer lighter colors over the darks to create highlights and depth.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to represent the foliage.
step 05
Add details to the figures and the path.
step 06
Refine the colors and values to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Add final highlights to emphasize the light.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish coat.

color palette

primary · olive green · burnt umber · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow and blue with varying amounts of burnt umber for darker shades. Achieve earthy tones by blending burnt umber, raw sienna, and white. Use alizarin crimson to create reddish browns.

techniques