plate no. 1364

Summer Day. Asgaard

Rockwell Kent, 1950

oilAmerican Realismlandscapelandscapemountainstreesfieldsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmospheric perspective, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, treeline, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and yellow hues, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the mountain ranges with varying shades of blue and purple, creating depth through value changes.
step 04
Paint the distant treeline with dark purples and browns.
step 05
Begin layering the foreground trees and fields, using greens, yellows, and browns.
step 06
Add highlights to the trees and foreground to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and foliage, paying attention to the shapes and textures.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · sap green · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix blues and purples for the mountains, greens and yellows for the fields, and browns and greens for the trees. Use white to lighten values and create atmospheric perspective.

techniques