plate no. 3453

Autumn in Bakony

Istvan Nagy, 1927

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsskyfoliagepath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills, trees, and sky.
step 02
Block in the main areas of color: sky blue, green for the fields, and darker greens/browns for the trees.
step 03
Start layering different shades of green and yellow to create the texture of the foliage and hills.
step 04
Use short, broken brushstrokes to suggest the leaves and grass.
step 05
Add the lighter yellow path winding through the hills.
step 06
Define the tree trunks and branches with darker colors.
step 07
Add highlights to the foliage to create a sense of light and shadow.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust colors as needed.

color palette

primary · sap green · yellow ochre · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt umber · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending blues and yellows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of burnt umber to darken greens and create shadows.

techniques