plate no. 1549

Farmhouses in a sunny landscape

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapefarmhousestreessunfieldwheelbarrow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive and expressive landscape. It will also help with understanding how to create a sense of depth and atmosphere with color and brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the composition: horizon line, farmhouses, trees, and the sun.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of yellow ochre, leaving a circular area for the sun.
step 03
Add a touch of white to the sun area and blend to create a glow.
step 04
Mix a dark green and brown for the trees and block in their shapes with visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Use a lighter green for the field, varying the tone to suggest depth.
step 06
Add the farmhouses and wheelbarrow using darker tones of brown and green.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and farmhouses, adding highlights and shadows.
step 08
Add final touches to the sun and sky, blending the colors to create a soft, hazy effect.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green

secondary · titanium white · raw sienna

Mix yellow ochre and white for the sky and sun. Combine burnt umber and sap green for the darker areas of the trees and farmhouses. Use white to lighten the greens and browns for highlights.

techniques