plate no. 0316

The Loing at Moret in Summer

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscaperivertreesbuildingskygrassfigure

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and color mixing to capture the effects of light and atmosphere. It also provides practice in creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the building, trees, and river.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue, adding hints of white for clouds.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the building and trees, using a mix of greens, browns, and blues.
step 04
Begin layering brushstrokes to create texture and depth in the trees and grass.
step 05
Paint the river, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding foliage.
step 06
Add details to the building, such as windows and architectural features.
step 07
Refine the foreground elements, focusing on the texture of the grass and reeds.
step 08
Add the figure, keeping it simple and in proportion to the landscape.

color palette

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

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create variations in tone by adding white or burnt umber. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening and muting colors in the distance.

techniques