Famous Artists & Their Fall Landscapes
Artists have been enthralled by the changing leaves and stunning sunsets of lovely Fall days for decades, painting them in the most magnificent ways. We are ALWAYS fans of a good landscape, a timeless and classic subject to paint, and we offer many of these in our classes.
Did you know that our landscape paintings are some of our most-popular paintings at the studio? Our customers see the beautiful colors and neutral subject matter and know the these masterpieces will work in any room of their home!
From beaches and mountains, to country wildflowers and forests, we’ve got them all -- and Fall landscapes? Well those are our favorites.
The nice thing about painting landscapes, especially for first-time painters, is that they’re surprisingly easy to do. There is some color blending (like for sky and water), and techniques we’ll teach you to make texture (like trees and clouds), but it’s keep in mind that it's nature, which is rarely perfect.
If your trees are a little crooked or your clouds a little fluffier than the instructor's painting…
If your sky has a little more orange or your water is a little darker than your friends' painting…
That’s wonderful!!!
Just remember to relax, have fun, get creative, and know that even if you make a “mistake” or do something differently than the example painting, it will all camouflage and look natural, and that's the best part about a landscape! :)
As Bob Ross (famous landscape artist) says: "There are no mistakes; Only Happy Accidents”
Check out these amazing, famous Fall Landscape Paintings from some of the most inspirational artists throughout history:
*** Vincent van Gogh
Landscape with Trees, 1881, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
This light and airy sketch of a warm Fall landscape is so much different than the thick and colorful post-impressionistic style we’re accustomed to linking with Van Gogh. Think about the colors and texture of ’Starry Night’ and then the charcoal, pen, and ink sketch of this piece…
This helps us to see, even further, just how talented and diverse the style and talents of Vincent Van Gogh were.
View it: https://www....n%20Beuningen
Autumn Landscape with Four Trees, 1885, Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo
Vincent applies a lighter touch to the canvas with his muted, neutral tones of oil paint in this stunning depiction of Fall, with the crisp copper-colored leaves.
See this masterpiece and learn all about it here:
https://www....our-trees.jsp
*** Claude Monet, Autumn on the Seine at Argenteuil, 1873, High Museum of Art
Light and airy, just as our impressionistic friend, Mr. Monet was known for.
https://www....at-argenteuil
*** Gustav Klimt, Birch Forest I, 1902, private collection
This is one of our absolute favorites, by far! The color, the texture, the movement… Breathtaking
View it: https://www....ch-Forest.jsp
*** David Hockney, Woldgate Woods, 2008, private collection
Hockey is a contemporary artist who loves color. Since we are all about color and fun in our paintings, it’s no surprise that we’re big fans of this artist!
See the paintings (and how much it most recently sold for at auction):
https://www....land-38026547
*** Georgia O’Keffee, Autumn Leaves, 1924, private collection
An absolute classic in the world of art…
This piece, this artist, and this legacy of impeccable and unique work will love on forever as her masterpieces are shared and loved by generations of the past and future.
We chose this painting as our cover picture since it’s filled with al of the best representations of Fall.
From the colors of the changing leaves, to the ways she can make something look crisp and clean yet soft and blended all at the same time, this is one of our favorites, always.
View it: https://www....mn-leaves.jsp
*** Henri Rousseau, Eiffel Tower at Sunset, 1910, private collection
If there’s one style of painting that give our landscape classes a run for their money (in popularity), its all of our Paris-themed pieces! From fancy ladies to Eiffel Towers and Parisian words, we get a lot of love for all things, French!
This painting combines both, the Eiffel Tower and a stunning Fall landscape and we could not love it more if we tried.
View it: https://www....e-sunset-1910
*** Paul Gauguin, Landscape in Arles near the Alyscamps, 1888, Musée d’Orsay
Friend and fellow-painter of Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, loved to experiment with color and we’re thankful that he did. The stunning shades of bold color in this landscape, along with the loose shapes, make it the masterpiece it is.
Like Van Gogh, Gauguin was unappreciated as an artist until after his death, which is very sad— BUT we are so thankful that he painted and shared his work with the world; His work is such a loved and respected reference for so many other artist and art enthusiasts now!
View it: https://www....ar-arles-1888
*** Wassily Kandinsky, Autumn in Murnau, 1908, private collection
The deep, rich colors and thick style of this abstract painting would look stunning in any space. The warms and cools contrast with one another magnificently, making it a one of a kind masterpiece that is worth millions.
View it: https://www..../work-336.php
MAKE YOUR OWN:
Join us in the studio or virtually for a painting class where you can make your own Fall paintings! From landscapes and pumpkins, to leaves, trucks, and more, we’ve got it all.
Come in to make some artwork in person at our studio in Naperville! We have been taking all of the necessary precautions these past few months, with limited seating, social distancing, and disinfecting the studio. You can come in with loved ones to spend some times together as you get in touch with your inner-artist and paint + sip wine!
If you’re looking for a way to make some art from home, our virtual classes are perfect for you! From Take-Home Paint Kits for the kids to Live Interactive Virtual Classes for adults, we’ve got something for everyone.
You can sign up online, pick up supplies at the studio, and use the emailed link to watch the class on the device of your choice.
Stay comfy and safe at home as you enjoy some wine and snacks and paint along with the artist, virtually!
However you choose to utilize our classes, you're sure to have fun! Check out our calendar to see all of the stunning landscapes, Fall decor, and Halloween paintings coming up and we'll see you soon!