Study of a Figure in a Landscape

Sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, figure placement, and general areas of the field and trees.

Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue, allowing some of the canvas to show through.

Apply a base layer of burnt sienna and yellow ochre for the field, using loose, gestural brushstrokes.

Add darker values to the trees and background using burnt umber and touches of blue.

Define the figure with dark grays and blacks, simplifying the form into basic shapes.

Layer additional strokes of yellow, green, and brown to create the texture of the grass.

Add highlights to the grass and figure using lighter shades of yellow and gray.

Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.