plate no. 2176

W świat

Ferdynand Ruszczyc, 1901

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapefieldskycloudsfigurestelephone poles

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students understand atmospheric perspective and how to create depth using value and color temperature. It also provides practice in capturing a mood through limited color and expressive brushwork.

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 horizon line and placement of key elements.
step 02
Establish the dark values of the foreground field using a mix of browns and blacks.
step 03
Block in the sky with varying shades of gray, creating the cloud formations.
step 04
Add the streaks of rain using light gray or white, softening the edges for a hazy effect.
step 05
Paint the figures and telephone poles as simple silhouettes.
step 06
Refine the details in the foreground, adding texture to the field with short brushstrokes.
step 07
Adjust the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
step 08
Add final highlights to suggest light breaking through the clouds.

color palette

primary · raw umber · ivory black · titanium white

secondary · payne's gray · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of gray by combining black and white, adding small amounts of yellow ochre or raw umber to warm or cool the tones. Use diluted paint for the rain streaks.

techniques