plate no. 0051

Un Paseo en el Parque

Armando Reveron, 1922

oilImpressionismlandscapetreesparkfigurepathfoliagelandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create atmospheric perspective and using broken color techniques to represent light and texture. It's a good exercise in simplifying complex scenes into impressionistic forms.

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, path, and figure.
step 02
Establish the background sky and distant foliage with thin washes of blue and green.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color for the grass, trees, and path, using a limited palette.
step 04
Begin layering colors in the foliage, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture and light.
step 05
Add details to the tree trunks and branches, varying the color and value to create depth.
step 06
Paint the figure with simple shapes and colors, suggesting form without precise detail.
step 07
Refine the path with subtle color variations and shadows.
step 08
Add final highlights and details to enhance the overall impression of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · sap green · cerulean blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and use white to lighten values and create atmospheric haze. Use burnt sienna and ultramarine blue to create muted browns and grays for the tree trunks and path.

techniques