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Landscape at Dusk by Istvan Farkas

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Landscape at Dusk

Istvan Farkas, 1931

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesbuildingsskyfigurespath

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

  1. step 01

    Lightly sketch the basic shapes: horizon line, buildings, trees, and path.

  2. step 02

    Block in the sky with a gradient of orange and pink.

  3. step 03

    Paint the distant hills with a dark blue.

  4. step 04

    Add the basic shapes of the buildings and figures with simplified forms.

  5. step 05

    Block in the path and foreground with a mix of browns, greens, and oranges.

  6. step 06

    Add details to the trees and buildings, focusing on simple shapes and values.

  7. step 07

    Refine the colors and values, blending where necessary.

  8. step 08

    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

  • ·color blocking
  • ·simplified forms
  • ·atmospheric perspective
  • ·blending
  • ·scumbling

common pitfalls

  • →Overworking details
  • →Using too many colors
  • →Ignoring value relationships
  • →Creating muddy colors

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

  • ·stretched canvas
  • ·acrylic paints
  • ·round brushes
  • ·flat brushes
  • ·palette
  • ·palette knife

optional

  • ·painting medium
  • ·easel
  • ·rags

Acrylics are recommended for beginners due to their fast drying time. Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing.

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