plate no. 4006

SILENT STREAM

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1977

oilImpressionismlandscapetreespathlandscapefoliageskyforest

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible strokes. It also encourages observation 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 horizon line.
step 02
Begin layering colors for the sky using light blues and whites.
step 03
Block in the general areas of the trees with greens, blues, and yellows.
step 04
Add darker values to the tree trunks and shadows under the foliage.
step 05
Develop the path with layers of purples, browns, and grays, using horizontal strokes.
step 06
Introduce highlights and details to the foliage with brighter greens and yellows.
step 07
Refine the overall composition by adjusting colors and values as needed.
step 08
Add final details and texture with short, broken strokes.

color palette

primary · green · blue · purple · brown

secondary · yellow · orange · white

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create various shades of brown by mixing primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques