plate no. 2603

Galilee

Jacques Sterenberg, 2020

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsfieldsskymountains

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color mixing to achieve a vibrant and expressive palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the horizon line and the placement of the major shapes (hills, trees, fields).
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue-green mix, using broad strokes.
step 03
Establish the mountain range in the background with varying shades of blue and gray.
step 04
Paint the yellow and blue fields, using horizontal strokes to suggest rows.
step 05
Block in the green hills in the foreground, varying the shades of green to create depth.
step 06
Add the trees, focusing on their overall shape and using darker greens and browns for shadows.
step 07
Outline the shapes with black to define the forms and add contrast.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · yellow · green · blue · white

secondary · black · brown · gray

Mix different shades of green by combining yellow and blue with varying amounts of white. Create the mountain colors by mixing blue, gray, and a touch of brown. Use black sparingly to create outlines and shadows.

techniques