plate no. 9297

Landerneau

Rudolf Láng, 1964

mixed mediaExpressionismcityscapebuildinghorsescityscapetreesskyfence

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with dry brush techniques. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, trees, and fence using light pencil lines.
step 02
Apply a base layer of gray to the entire canvas to mimic the paper tone.
step 03
Block in the main colors of the building (red-brown), roof (purple), and trees (black/green).
step 04
Use dry brush techniques to add texture to the building, roof, and trees, layering colors to create depth.
step 05
Paint the horses with thin washes of yellow and brown, using quick, gestural strokes.
step 06
Add details to the windows and fence with black paint.
step 07
Introduce the sky with yellow and white.
step 08
Refine the details and add any final touches.

color palette

primary · red-brown · purple · black · gray

secondary · yellow · white · green

Mix red-brown from burnt sienna and a touch of black. Create purple by mixing red and blue, adding white for highlights. Achieve the tree color by mixing black with a hint of green.

techniques