plate no. 7369

Rain Shower in Garmisch

oilRomanticismlandscapebuildingsrainanimalslandscapetreessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering realistic textures in wet conditions. It also provides practice in depicting animal forms in motion.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, animals, and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral gray, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and trees using darker values and muted colors.
step 04
Add the details of the buildings, including the roofs, windows, and wooden structures.
step 05
Paint the animals, focusing on their anatomy and movement.
step 06
Render the rain and puddles, using light and dark values to create the illusion of wetness.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values as needed.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · Prussian blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium red light

Achieve the muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to create lighter values and blues/browns to create darker values. Mix a variety of grays for the sky and rain.

techniques