plate no. 4973

Landscape

Ipolit Strambu, 1908

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapetreespathhillsfoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the path and the placement of the trees.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of yellow and white, establishing the overall light.
step 03
Establish the basic shapes of the hills and foliage with broad strokes of green, brown, and ochre.
step 04
Add darker values to create shadows and define the forms of the trees and hills.
step 05
Begin layering colors to create depth and variation in the foliage and ground.
step 06
Refine the path, adding subtle variations in color and value to suggest its form.
step 07
Add details to the trees, focusing on the shapes of the branches and leaves.
step 08
Make final adjustments to the overall composition, ensuring that the light and color are balanced.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · sap green · titanium white

secondary · raw sienna · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre, ultramarine blue, and a touch of burnt umber. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Achieve the warm glow by layering thin washes of yellow ochre and raw sienna.

techniques