
plate no. 0222
Istvan Farkas, 1931
This painting provides a good opportunity to practice simplifying forms and using a limited color palette to create a mood. Students can learn to create depth through color and value changes.
technical profile
approach — 8 steps
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: horizon line, buildings, trees, and path.
Block in the sky with a gradient of orange and pink.
Paint the distant hills with a dark blue.
Add the basic shapes of the buildings and figures with simplified forms.
Block in the path and foreground with a mix of browns, greens, and oranges.
Add details to the trees and buildings, focusing on simple shapes and values.
Refine the colors and values, blending where necessary.
Add final touches to the figures and details.
color palette
primary · orange · blue · brown
secondary · pink · green · white
Mix browns from burnt umber and orange. Achieve the sky colors by blending orange and pink with white. Use blue with white to create the distant hills.
techniques
common pitfalls
surface · stretched canvas
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Acrylics are recommended for beginners due to their fast drying time. Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing.
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