plate no. 6810

Rain showers in Partenkirchen

oil, canvasRomanticismlandscapebuildingslandscaperainanimalstreesfigures

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective, creating a sense of depth through value and color, and rendering realistic textures with visible brushstrokes. Students will also learn how to depict figures and animals in motion.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of buildings, trees, and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall value structure with a thin wash of neutral tones.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings and trees, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 04
Begin adding details to the buildings, such as windows, doors, and roof tiles.
step 05
Develop the foliage of the trees, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Paint the figures and animals, paying attention to their anatomy and movement.
step 07
Add the rain and reflections, using thin washes of white and gray.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · payne's gray

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of secondary colors. Use Payne's Gray to create the atmospheric rain effect.

techniques