plate no. 5805

Landscape

Chaim Soutine, 1919

oil, canvasExpressionismlandscapetreesbuildingslandscapevillagehousessky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and understanding how to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and colors. It also provides practice in creating depth through color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, trees, and ground.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes of color, focusing on the overall composition.
step 03
Start building up layers of paint, using thicker brushstrokes to define the forms.
step 04
Pay attention to the direction of the brushstrokes to create a sense of movement and texture.
step 05
Mix colors directly on the canvas to achieve the desired effects.
step 06
Add details to the buildings and trees, using smaller brushstrokes.
step 07
Refine the values and colors to create depth and contrast.
step 08
Add final touches and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium red · ultramarine blue · sap green

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber for the earth tones, adding white to lighten. Use ultramarine blue and burnt umber to create dark shadows. Mix cadmium red with yellow ochre for warmer tones.

techniques