plate no. 1307

Solgløtt

oilNeo-Romanticismlandscapetreesforestpathfoliagelightlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using directional brushstrokes to suggest form and texture. It's also a good exercise in capturing the effect of light filtering through trees.

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 the path.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant foliage with light blues and greens.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the path, using a mix of reds and browns.
step 04
Begin layering in the darker tones of the trees, paying attention to their verticality.
step 05
Add highlights to the path and foliage to simulate sunlight.
step 06
Refine the details of the trees, adding branches and texture with smaller brushes.
step 07
Introduce the bright yellow/orange highlights on the path and foliage where the sun is hitting.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining sap green, ultramarine blue, and yellow ochre. Achieve the path color by blending burnt umber, alizarin crimson, and a touch of yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques

·layering
·dry brushing
·scumbling
·color mixing
·directional brushstrokes

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early in the process.
→Failing to establish a strong value structure.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
→Losing the sense of depth by not varying the color and value of the trees.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

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