plate no. 8748

Vid Skogsbrynet

Eugène Jansson, 1900

oilSymbolismlandscapetreeslandscapeskymountainfoliagefield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as practicing loose brushwork to suggest textures and 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, mountain, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky with a gradient of warm colors, blending from the horizon upwards.
step 03
Block in the mountain with a muted purple/grey tone, paying attention to its shape and position.
step 04
Paint the distant trees and foliage with loose, gestural brushstrokes, using varying shades of green.
step 05
Add the main trees in the foreground, focusing on their trunk shapes and branch structure.
step 06
Paint the grassy field with a mix of greens and browns, using short, broken brushstrokes to create texture.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the trees and foliage to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · alizarin crimson · raw sienna

Achieve the atmospheric sky by blending yellow ochre, white, and a touch of alizarin crimson. Mix greens by combining sap green with yellow ochre or burnt umber for darker shades.

techniques

·layering
·blending
·broken color
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details, resulting in a stiff and unnatural look.
→Failing to create a sense of depth through atmospheric perspective.
→Using overly saturated colors, which can detract from the painting's subtle mood.
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast in creating form and dimension.