plate no. 3718

Twee bomen, olieverf op doek

Jacoba van Heemskerck, 1910

oilPointillismlandscapetreeslandscapefieldskyvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand color relationships in pointillism and practice applying individual brushstrokes to build form and texture. It also provides practice in simplifying complex subjects into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the trees, horizon line, and field.
step 02
Block in the sky with light yellow and white rectangles.
step 03
Establish the base colors for the trees (dark blue-green) and field (green, yellow, pink).
step 04
Begin applying individual brushstrokes of varying colors to the tree foliage, building up layers of blues, greens, and yellows.
step 05
Add red and orange tones to the tree trunks, using short, vertical strokes.
step 06
Fill in the field with vertical strokes of green, yellow, pink, and red, varying the color and density to create depth.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights.

color palette

primary · yellow · blue · green · red

secondary · white · pink · orange

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Create variations in the field by mixing pinks with reds and whites. Achieve depth in the trees by layering different shades of blue and green.

techniques