plate no. 0455

Summer

Tetyana Yablonska, 1965

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreeswaterbuildingsfiguressky

some experience helpful

This painting helps students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It also encourages expressive brushwork and understanding of color relationships.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the main elements (buildings, trees, water).
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the water, then moving to the trees and the ground.
step 03
Establish the dark and light values within each area, paying attention to the overall composition.
step 04
Add details to the buildings and figures, using thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes.
step 05
Refine the colors and values, blending some areas and leaving others with visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 07
Pay attention to the reflections in the water.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · viridian green

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create tints. Mix burnt sienna with blue to create darker browns and grays for shadows.

techniques