plate no. 9805

Church

Adalbert Erdeli, 1928

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapechurchtreesskylandscapebuildinghills

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth using atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the texture of foliage and architectural details with visible brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the church, trees, and hills, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of light blue, white, and pink, blending the colors softly.
step 03
Establish the dark masses of the trees using a mix of dark green and brown, varying the tones slightly.
step 04
Paint the church structure with a base of burnt sienna and umber, adding highlights of yellow and orange to suggest sunlight.
step 05
Define the details of the church, such as the roof tiles and windows, using smaller brushstrokes and darker values.
step 06
Add the distant hills with a muted blue and green, softening the edges to create atmospheric perspective.
step 07
Refine the foreground with variations of green and yellow, suggesting grass and foliage.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the depth and realism of the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna · yellow ochre · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson · viridian green

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow, and use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve the warm tones of the church by blending burnt sienna with yellow ochre and a touch of red.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·layering
·atmospheric perspective
·broken color
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details too early
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing
→Ignoring the importance of value contrast
→Creating muddy colors by over-blending

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·linseed oil
·turpentine

optional

·palette knife
·painting medium
·easel

Use a medium-grit canvas to allow for better paint adhesion and texture. Consider using a fast-drying medium to speed up the drying time of the oil paints.

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