plate no. 1957

Tuonen Lehto

oilRealismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreeswaterfoliagepath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in figure painting, landscape composition, and creating depth through color and value changes. Students can also practice blending and layering techniques to achieve soft transitions.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, including the figures, trees, path, and water.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, water, grass, trees, and figures.
step 03
Start refining the figures, paying attention to proportions and skin tones.
step 04
Develop the background landscape, focusing on creating depth with color and value.
step 05
Add details to the trees and foliage, using varied brushstrokes.
step 06
Refine the path and ground, adding texture and shadows.
step 07
Add the white flowers to the trees.
step 08
Make final adjustments to values and details to create a cohesive painting.

color palette

primary · red · green · brown · white

secondary · blue · yellow · black · grey

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and adjust with browns or blacks for darker shades. Achieve skin tones by mixing reds, yellows, and whites, with small amounts of blue or green for shadows.

techniques