plate no. 0307

Brookside

Bertalan Por, 1919

oilPost-Impressionismlandscaperivertreeslandscapehillskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and movement. Students will also learn to mix greens and blues to represent natural light and shadow.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hill, river, and trees using light pencil lines.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash, leaving some areas for clouds.
step 03
Apply the base color for the hill using a mix of green and brown, varying the tones to create depth.
step 04
Paint the river using blues, whites, and grays, capturing the reflections and movement of the water.
step 05
Add the trees with dark brown or black, focusing on their simplified forms and branches.
step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to the foliage and riverbanks using lighter and darker shades of green and brown.
step 07
Refine the details of the river reflections and add any final touches to the composition.
step 08
Let dry and add a varnish.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · viridian green · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · raw sienna

Mix various shades of green by combining viridian green with yellow ochre and titanium white. Achieve the river's color by blending cerulean blue with white and a touch of burnt umber for shadows.

techniques