plate no. 7230

Jewish Landscape

Samuel Bak, 1976

oilSurrealismlandscapelandscapehousesskycloudsruinsarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in atmospheric perspective and rendering textures with subtle color variations. Students will also practice creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere through composition and color choices.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition, paying attention to the placement of the houses and the horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky and ground with thin washes of color, establishing the overall atmospheric perspective.
step 03
Begin adding details to the houses, focusing on their geometric forms and the draped fabric.
step 04
Mix subtle variations of color to create depth and texture in the ground and the houses.
step 05
Add the blue stripes to the draped fabric, paying attention to the way they follow the contours of the shapes.
step 06
Refine the details of the sky and clouds, blending the colors smoothly to create a soft, ethereal effect.
step 07
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the three-dimensionality of the forms.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the painting, making any necessary adjustments.

color palette

primary · titanium white · raw umber · yellow ochre

secondary · ultramarine blue · burnt sienna

Achieve the muted tones by mixing white with small amounts of raw umber and yellow ochre. Use ultramarine blue sparingly to create the blue stripes and atmospheric effects.

techniques