plate no. 7921
Krumau
Egon Schiele, 1911
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and using expressive brushstrokes to convey texture and mood. It also encourages simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
2
study guide
est. 10 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings and the horizon line.
- step 02
Block in the main areas of color with thin washes, starting with the darkest areas.
- step 03
Gradually build up layers of color, adding more detail and variation.
- step 04
Use thicker paint and more visible brushstrokes to define the edges of the buildings.
- step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create a sense of depth and dimension.
- step 06
Define the windows and other architectural details with dark paint.
- step 07
Add the water at the bottom with horizontal brushstrokes.
- step 08
Refine the overall composition and adjust the colors as needed.
color palette
primary · burnt umber · yellow ochre · Prussian blue
secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · sap green
Mix burnt umber and yellow ochre for the dominant warm browns. Add Prussian blue to darken the browns and create greens. Use white sparingly to lighten colors and create highlights.
techniques
- ·dry brush texture
- ·layering
- ·color mixing
- ·expressive brushstrokes
- ·scumbling
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the painting and losing the expressive quality.
- →Using too much white and making the colors appear chalky.
- →Not simplifying the forms and getting bogged down in detail.
- →Failing to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·burnt umber oil paint
- ·yellow ochre oil paint
- ·Prussian blue oil paint
- ·cadmium red oil paint
- ·titanium white oil paint
- ·round brushes
- ·palette knife
optional
- ·linseed oil
- ·turpentine
- ·palette
Use a medium-grain canvas for best results. Consider using a limited palette to simplify the color mixing process.
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