plate no. 3678

BRODEK U KONICE

JAROSLAV KELUC, 1962

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapevillagefieldsskycloudsbuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. It's a good exercise in capturing the overall impression of a landscape rather than precise details.

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, focusing on the horizon line and placement of major elements like the village and fields.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes, blending blues, whites, and grays to create cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the basic color masses for the fields, using yellows, greens, and browns.
step 04
Define the shapes of the buildings in the village, using a mix of reds, whites, and grays.
step 05
Add details to the trees and foliage, varying the greens and using darker tones to create shadows.
step 06
Refine the foreground, adding texture to the fields with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add highlights to the buildings and foliage to create a sense of light and depth.
step 08
Review and adjust the overall composition, paying attention to color harmony and balance.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · raw umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · viridian green

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green. Create muted tones by adding a touch of raw umber to any color. Achieve cloud variations by blending white with small amounts of blue and umber.

techniques

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

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the overall impression.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing and muting them.
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast in creating depth.
→Making the brushstrokes too uniform and predictable.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas 12x16
·oil paints (cerulean blue, yellow ochre, raw umber, titanium white, cadmium red, viridian green)
·round brush #4
·flat brush #8
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife