plate no. 1874

Field Landscape (Kreuzberg near Krumau)

Egon Schiele, 1910

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapefieldshillstreessky

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning about simplifying complex scenes into geometric shapes and using a limited palette to create a cohesive landscape. Students will practice expressive brushstrokes and color mixing to capture the essence of the scene.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills and fields, focusing on the overall composition.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of ochre and a touch of grey.
step 03
Start filling in the larger areas of the fields with their base colors (greens, browns, oranges).
step 04
Add darker tones to define the shadows and contours of the hills and fields.
step 05
Introduce the turquoise/blue accents in the fields and along the horizon.
step 06
Paint the dark tree lines and individual trees using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the shapes and colors of the fields, adding details and variations.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to create depth and interest.

color palette

primary · ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · turquoise · cadmium red

Mix various shades of green by combining sap green with ochre and burnt umber. Achieve the turquoise by mixing blue with a touch of green and white. The sky color is achieved by mixing ochre with a touch of grey and white.

techniques

·blocking in
·dry brushing
·color mixing
·expressive brushstrokes
·layering

common pitfalls

→Over-blending the colors, resulting in a muddy look.
→Making the shapes too precise and losing the expressive quality.
→Ignoring the subtle color variations within each field.
→Using too much detail and cluttering the composition.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x16 or similar)
·Acrylic or oil paints
·Round brushes (#4, #6)
·Flat brushes (#6, #8)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
·Linseed oil

optional

·easel
·painting medium
·varnish

Use a canvas with a slightly textured surface to enhance the brushstrokes. Acrylics are more beginner-friendly, while oils offer richer colors and blending capabilities.

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