plate no. 4248

The Standing Stone

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapestanding stonefiguresskyfieldsmoke

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and blending colors to create a sense of depth and mood. It also provides practice in depicting subtle light variations and creating soft edges.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the standing stone, figures, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in the sky with a gradient of yellows and oranges.
step 03
Paint the standing stone and rocks, focusing on their form and shadows.
step 04
Add the figures, simplifying their shapes and focusing on their placement within the landscape.
step 05
Develop the field with layers of green and brown, adding small details to suggest texture.
step 06
Create the smoke trail using light, airy brushstrokes, blending it into the sky.
step 07
Refine the details, such as the highlights on the rocks and the subtle variations in the sky.
step 08
Add final touches to enhance the overall mood and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium orange · ultramarine blue

Achieve the sky colors by mixing yellow ochre, cadmium orange, and white. Use burnt umber and white for the rocks, and mix greens with yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and white.

techniques