plate no. 9494

Trees near Breccles

oilImpressionismlandscapetreeslandscapefieldskycloudsgrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes. It also provides practice in creating atmospheric perspective.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the basic colors of the field using yellow ochre, raw sienna, and a touch of green.
step 04
Paint the distant landscape with muted blues and greens to create atmospheric perspective.
step 05
Add the trees, starting with the trunks and then the foliage, using dark greens and browns.
step 06
Use short, broken brushstrokes to create the texture of the grass in the foreground.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the trees and grass to create depth.
step 08
Refine details and adjust colors as needed to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · raw sienna · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · sap green · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mute colors by adding a touch of their complement.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the impressionistic feel.
→Using colors that are too saturated and not capturing the muted tones of the landscape.
→Not creating enough depth in the field and trees.
→Failing to establish a clear light source.