plate no. 1186

Viinitarhassa II

oilRealismgenre paintingfieldfiguresplantslandscapehillssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting atmospheric perspective and rendering complex foliage with loose brushstrokes. It also provides practice in capturing the subtle variations of light and shadow in a natural setting.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures and the horizon line.
step 02
Establish the sky and distant mountains with thin washes of color.
step 03
Block in the large shapes of the field, using a mix of greens and browns.
step 04
Begin adding details to the plants, varying the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 05
Paint the figures, paying attention to the light and shadow on their forms.
step 06
Refine the details of the foreground, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 07
Add the small wooden stakes throughout the field.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the colors and values to create a cohesive and atmospheric painting.

color palette

primary · sap green · titanium white · raw umber · cerulean blue

secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows with touches of brown. Achieve atmospheric perspective by lightening and desaturating colors in the distance.

techniques