plate no. 7777

The autumn sun

Ivan Grohar, 1908

oilImpressionismlandscapefieldtreesgrasslandscapeautumnfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating texture with brushstrokes, and capturing the overall mood of a landscape. It's a good exercise in impressionistic techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch a basic outline of the trees and the horizon line.
step 02
Apply a thin underpainting of warm yellow and orange tones across the canvas.
step 03
Begin layering thicker paint strokes to represent the field, using a mix of yellow, orange, pink, and green.
step 04
Add darker greens and browns to the lower part of the field to create depth.
step 05
Paint the trees with a mix of green, blue, and gray, using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 06
Introduce highlights with lighter yellows and pinks to suggest sunlight.
step 07
Refine the details of the field and trees, adding small touches of color to create visual interest.
step 08
Soften edges and blend colors where necessary to achieve a harmonious effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · cadmium yellow · burnt sienna

secondary · sap green · titanium white · alizarin crimson

Mix yellows with small amounts of red and green to create the various shades of the field. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix blue and green with white for the trees.

techniques