plate no. 6795
Krajina
Jindrich Styrsky, 1923
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students understand abstracting forms and using thick impasto to create texture. It also provides practice in simplifying a landscape into geometric shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
5
value contrast
4
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes and composition of the buildings and landscape.
- step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on value.
- step 03
Apply thicker paint to build up texture and define the shapes more clearly.
- step 04
Use a palette knife or stiff brush to create impasto effects, especially in the lighter areas.
- step 05
Refine the edges of the shapes and add details like windows and tree branches.
- step 06
Mix slightly different shades of each color to add depth and variation.
- step 07
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to enhance the form.
- step 08
Step back frequently to assess the overall balance and composition.
color palette
primary · titanium white · raw umber · sap green
secondary · ivory black · yellow ochre
Mix white with small amounts of umber and ochre to create the various off-white tones. Use green and umber to create the darker greens for the foliage. Black is used sparingly for accents.
techniques
- ·impasto
- ·blocking in
- ·scumbling
- ·dry brushing
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overblending the colors, losing the distinct shapes.
- →Not creating enough texture and depth.
- →Making the composition too symmetrical or predictable.
- →Using colors that are too saturated or bright.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·raw umber oil paint
- ·sap green oil paint
- ·ivory black oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·palette knife
- ·assorted brushes (flat and round)
optional
- ·linseed oil
- ·painting medium
- ·easel
Use a heavy-bodied paint to achieve the impasto effect. A textured canvas can also enhance the painting's texture.
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