plate no. 9308

Kaski

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapewatertreesskyreflectionvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and simplified landscape composition. It also provides practice in mixing muted colors and capturing reflections in water.

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 horizon line and major shapes.
step 02
Block in the sky with light blue and white, using loose brushstrokes.
step 03
Establish the dark mass of the hill in the background with black and dark brown.
step 04
Paint the water with dark blues, purples, and browns, suggesting reflections with horizontal strokes.
step 05
Add the vegetation in the foreground using greens, yellows, and browns, varying the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Introduce highlights and shadows to define the forms of the vegetation and reflections.
step 07
Add the bare trees with thin, dark lines.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to create depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · black · yellow ochre

secondary · burnt umber · purple · sap green

Mix muted greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Achieve the purple tones in the water by mixing ultramarine blue and a touch of red or magenta. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques