plate no. 9584
Bünishof (Herrliberg)
Leo Leuppi, 1925
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve expressive effects.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and figures, focusing on composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a base layer of blue, varying the tone slightly.
- step 03
Add the basic colors for the house (white, red roof) and the surrounding foliage (greens, yellows, oranges).
- step 04
Develop the form of the trees and bushes with darker and lighter shades of green and other colors, using visible brushstrokes.
- step 05
Define the shapes of the figures with simple blocks of color.
- step 06
Add details to the house, such as windows and roof tiles, using a smaller brush.
- step 07
Refine the overall composition by adjusting colors and values as needed.
- step 08
Add final details and highlights to create depth and interest.
color palette
primary · cerulean blue · white · cadmium red · sap green
secondary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Vary the greens by adding small amounts of red or brown. Achieve the sky's variations by mixing white with cerulean blue and a touch of ultramarine. Create the roof color by mixing red with a bit of brown and orange.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·broken color
- ·impasto
- ·color mixing
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality of the brushstrokes.
- →Creating muddy colors by over-mixing.
- →Failing to simplify the shapes and forms.
- →Inaccurate color mixing, resulting in a lack of harmony.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas (16x20 inches)
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes (#4, #8)
- ·flat brushes (#6, #10)
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
- ·mineral spirits or turpentine (for cleaning brushes)
optional
- ·painting medium (e.g., Liquin)
- ·easel
- ·apron
Use a medium-textured canvas to enhance the visibility of the brushstrokes. Acrylics will dry faster, while oils allow for more blending time.
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