plate no. 2206

Summer Landscape

Konstantin Yuon, 1948

oilRealismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskygrassrural

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky, trees, grass, and buildings, using thin washes.
step 03
Start building up layers of color in the sky, adding subtle variations in tone and hue.
step 04
Develop the trees, using a variety of greens and blues to create depth and texture. Pay attention to the light and shadow.
step 05
Work on the buildings, adding details such as the roof, walls, and windows. Use a dry brush technique to create texture.
step 06
Paint the grass, using a mix of greens, yellows, and browns. Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth.
step 07
Add final details, such as the fence in the foreground and any small details in the buildings and trees.
step 08
Review the painting and make any necessary adjustments to the colors, values, and details.

color palette

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

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and vary the tones by adding white or raw umber. Achieve the muted tones of the buildings by mixing raw umber with white and small amounts of other colors.

techniques

·layering
·dry brush
·broken color
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall sense of atmosphere.
→Using too much pure color and not enough muted tones.
→Failing to create a strong sense of depth and perspective.
→Neglecting the importance of light and shadow.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 16x20
·oil paints (sap green, ultramarine blue, raw umber, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, cadmium yellow light)
·assorted brushes (round, flat, filbert)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·rags