plate no. 7220

Sapeco Da Erva-mate

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesfigureslandscapeforestfoliageshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and capturing the effects of light filtering through trees. It also provides practice in depicting figures within a landscape setting.

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 the trees and figures.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of diluted paint.
step 03
Block in the main areas of light and shadow, paying attention to the direction of the light source.
step 04
Begin layering colors to create depth and variation in the foliage and ground.
step 05
Add details to the trees, including branches and leaves, using a variety of brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the figures, paying attention to their proportions and clothing.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of form and dimension.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

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

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and sap green. Achieve earth tones by blending burnt umber with yellow ochre and a touch of red. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques

·layering
·scumbling
·broken color
·dry brushing
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overworking the painting and losing the freshness of the brushstrokes.
→Creating overly saturated colors that appear unnatural.
→Failing to establish a clear sense of light and shadow.
→Ignoring the subtle variations in color and value within the landscape.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (18x24 inches)
·oil paints (yellow ochre, burnt umber, sap green, titanium white, ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow, alizarin crimson)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·palette
·palette knife
·rags