plate no. 7189

Hills in Buda

Lajos Tihanyi, 1916

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapehillstreesskyroadfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing to create harmonious landscapes and practice layering brushstrokes to build texture and form.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the hills, road, and major elements.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, blending softly.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the distant mountain, using a mix of blues and purples.
step 04
Paint the mid-ground hills with varying shades of green and yellow, capturing the light and shadow.
step 05
Add the trees and foliage with short, broken brushstrokes, using different greens and yellows.
step 06
Define the road and fence with warm tones and shadows, creating depth.
step 07
Refine the details and add highlights to enhance the overall effect.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · titanium white · violet

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Add small amounts of complementary colors to dull down bright colors for a more natural look.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·color mixing
·scumbling
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the spontaneity of the brushstrokes.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing, resulting in a flat and uninteresting palette.
→Ignoring the importance of value and creating a painting with little contrast.
→Not establishing a clear focal point, leading to a confusing composition.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (cerulean blue, ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, sap green, burnt sienna, titanium white)
·palette
·assorted brushes (round and flat)
·linseed oil
·turpentine or odorless mineral spirits
·palette knife
·rags