plate no. 6075

Birkenhain

Kazimir Malevich, 1905

oil, canvasImpressionismlandscapetreesbuildingslandscapefencebirch treesfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint with visible brushstrokes and mixing subtle color variations to create depth and texture. It's a good exercise in capturing light and shadow using impressionistic techniques.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the buildings, trees, and fence.
step 02
Establish the sky and background foliage with broad strokes of green and blue.
step 03
Block in the main shapes of the buildings using ochre, yellow, and brown tones.
step 04
Paint the birch trees with white, gray, and blue, paying attention to the verticality and texture of the bark.
step 05
Add details to the fence using cool grays and blues, suggesting the play of light and shadow.
step 06
Develop the foreground with layers of green, yellow, and brown, creating a sense of depth.
step 07
Refine the details of the buildings, adding windows and other architectural elements.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression of light and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, and create earth tones by mixing browns, yellows, and blues. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques