plate no. 8522

Wild Strawberries

oilRealismgenre paintingfigureslandscapetreesfencelakefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in depicting figures in a landscape setting and understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve realistic skin tones and foliage.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the figures, fence, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the main color blocks for the sky, water, foliage, and ground.
step 03
Begin painting the figures, starting with the larger shapes and gradually adding details.
step 04
Develop the background elements, paying attention to the atmospheric perspective and color variations.
step 05
Add details to the foreground, such as the rocks and foliage.
step 06
Refine the values and colors throughout the painting to create a sense of depth and realism.
step 07
Add final details to the figures, such as facial features and clothing folds.
step 08
Glaze the painting with thin layers of color to unify the composition and enhance the colors.

color palette

primary · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green · raw umber

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue, adjusting the ratio for different shades. Achieve skin tones by blending burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and titanium white, adding small amounts of cadmium red for warmth.

techniques