plate no. 8195

Hill

Horia Bernea, 1976

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapehillsfieldshaystacksskyvegetationlandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex landscapes into manageable shapes and color blocks.

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 hills and haystacks, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a flat layer of blue, varying the tone slightly.
step 03
Establish the base colors for each field and hill using broad strokes, paying attention to the overall color harmony.
step 04
Begin layering colors within each section to create depth and variation, using short, distinct brushstrokes.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to define the forms of the hills and haystacks.
step 06
Use smaller brushstrokes to add details such as individual plants and textures to the haystacks.
step 07
Refine the edges of the shapes and blend colors where necessary to create a cohesive image.
step 08
Add final details and adjust colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · burnt umber · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · titanium white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve earth tones by mixing burnt umber with small amounts of red, yellow, or blue.

techniques

·broken color
·scumbling
·dry brushing
·color layering
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Over-blending colors, resulting in a muddy appearance.
→Neglecting to vary the brushstrokes, leading to a flat texture.
→Ignoring the overall color harmony, creating a disjointed image.
→Not simplifying the landscape enough, getting bogged down in unnecessary details.