plate no. 7667

Balcic Hills

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapehillsvillagehousesskytrees

some experience helpful

This painting helps students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color temperature to create depth. It also encourages experimentation with visible brushstrokes to build texture.

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: mountain, hills, houses, and road.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of light blue.
step 03
Establish the main color masses for the mountain and hills, focusing on warm and cool variations.
step 04
Add the darker greens and browns for the trees and foliage.
step 05
Paint the basic shapes of the houses, using light and shadow to define their forms.
step 06
Define the road with varying shades of beige and brown, suggesting the direction of light.
step 07
Add details to the houses and foliage, using small brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the overall composition, adjusting colors and values as needed.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · titanium white · cerulean blue

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · cadmium red

Mix various shades of beige and brown by combining yellow ochre, burnt sienna, and white. Achieve greens by mixing blue and yellow, and adjust the temperature with touches of red or brown.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·alla prima
·color temperature
·atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Over-blending colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Neglecting to vary brushstrokes, creating a flat texture.
→Failing to establish a clear light source, leading to a lack of depth.
→Getting lost in details too early, before establishing the overall composition.