plate no. 0645

Scenery

oilImpressionismlandscapewaterfallrivertreesforestdeersky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as capturing the texture of foliage and water using varied brushstrokes. Students will also learn to create a focal point using light and composition.

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 waterfall, river, trees, and deer.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant mountains with soft, blended blues and grays.
step 03
Block in the dark masses of the trees and foliage using dark greens and browns.
step 04
Begin layering lighter greens and yellows to suggest highlights on the foliage.
step 05
Paint the waterfall using white and light blue, paying attention to the flow and movement of the water.
step 06
Add details to the river, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding foliage.
step 07
Paint the deer with browns and grays, keeping the details soft and subtle.
step 08
Refine the details and add final highlights to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · viridian green · ultramarine blue · titanium white · burnt umber

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create muted tones by adding a touch of complementary color. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·wet-on-wet blending
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·layering
·glazing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Creating mud by over-mixing colors.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Ignoring the atmospheric perspective.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 18x24
·oil paints (viridian green, ultramarine blue, titanium white, burnt umber, yellow ochre)
·round brushes (#2, #6)
·flat brushes (#4, #8)
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife