plate no. 0792

Summer

oilTonalismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreesfieldskydress

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and subtle color blending to create a sense of depth and mood. It also provides practice in painting figures in a landscape with a focus on capturing their form and gesture with minimal detail.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, indicating the horizon line, the large mass of trees, and the placement of the figures.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it softly towards the horizon.
step 03
Establish the base color for the trees and field using a mid-tone green.
step 04
Begin layering darker and lighter greens to create depth and texture in the trees and field.
step 05
Mix a neutral color for the figures' dresses, and loosely paint in their forms, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 06
Add subtle details to the figures, such as the suggestion of facial features and folds in the fabric.
step 07
Soften the edges of the figures and blend them into the background to create an atmospheric effect.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of light and depth.

color palette

primary · viridian green · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · raw umber · yellow ochre

Achieve the subtle greens by mixing viridian green with white and touches of yellow ochre or raw umber. The sky is a blend of cerulean blue and white, with more white added towards the horizon.

techniques