plate no. 7010

Tompkins Park, Brooklyn

oilImpressionismlandscapeparktreesfiguresflowerspathsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impressionistic brushwork and capturing the effects of light and shadow in a landscape. It also provides practice in depicting figures and details within a broader scene.

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 path, trees, and figures.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and the broad areas of grass and path.
step 03
Establish the light and shadow patterns on the grass, path, and trees.
step 04
Add details to the trees, suggesting foliage with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Paint the figures and the carriage, simplifying the forms and focusing on their overall shape and color.
step 06
Add the flower bed in the foreground, using small dabs of color to represent the individual flowers.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · burnt umber · alizarin crimson

Mix various greens by combining blue, yellow, and white. Achieve the path color by mixing yellow ochre, white, and a touch of burnt umber. Use red and white for the parasol.

techniques