plate no. 1623

Bilgah

Sattar Bahlulzade, 1962

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingtreeskyfieldhorizon

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic composition, including the horizon line, building, and tree.
step 02
Block in the sky with diluted blues and whites, using horizontal brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the distant hills with a mix of blues, greens, and purples.
step 04
Paint the field with a base of light pink, adding strokes of green, yellow, and blue to suggest texture and variation.
step 05
Add the building using light grays and whites, indicating shadows with darker tones.
step 06
Define the tree with a mix of dark blues, grays, and browns, using expressive brushstrokes to create the foliage.
step 07
Add small details like the red accent on the building and the highlights on the tree.
step 08
Review and adjust the colors and values to create a cohesive and atmospheric effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · titanium white · rose madder

secondary · sap green · yellow ochre · payne's gray

Mix various shades of blue and white for the sky. Combine blues, greens, and purples for the distant hills. Use white with a touch of rose madder for the field, and mix grays with blues and browns for the building and tree.

techniques