plate no. 5645

Heights

Viorel Marginean, 2007

oilExpressionismlandscapemountainsvillageskybirdlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors, creating textures with broken color, and simplifying complex scenes into abstract shapes. It also encourages experimentation with expressive mark-making.

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 mountains and village layout.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of light grey or white to the entire canvas as a base.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the mountains (greens, yellows, oranges) using loose, broken brushstrokes.
step 04
Add details to the mountains, such as trees and rocks, using small dabs of color and varied textures.
step 05
Paint the village buildings with simplified shapes and minimal detail, using light grey and white tones.
step 06
Add the foreground details, such as the sheep and vegetation, using similar broken brushstrokes and color variations.
step 07
Paint the sky with a soft, blended wash of light grey and white.
step 08
Add the bird silhouette as a final touch.

color palette

primary · titanium white · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · cadmium red · cerulean blue · sap green

Mix various shades of grey by combining white with small amounts of raw umber and blue. Achieve the mountain colors by mixing yellows, oranges, and greens with white to create muted tones.

techniques