plate no. 1002
Landscape
Janos Mattis-Teutsch, 1918
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the hills, sky, and figure.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue wash.
- step 03
Apply the yellow for the sky and figure, varying the intensity.
- step 04
Paint the hills using horizontal strokes of green, blue, and purple.
- step 05
Add red accents to the hills and figure.
- step 06
Refine the shapes and colors, blending where desired.
- step 07
Add final details and highlights.
- step 08
Let dry and add a protective varnish.
color palette
primary · yellow · blue · green
secondary · red · purple · pink
Mix greens from blue and yellow, purples from red and blue. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or mixing with complementary colors.
techniques
- ·Impasto
- ·Color layering
- ·Expressive brushstrokes
- ·Simplification of form
common pitfalls
- →Over-blending colors
- →Losing the vibrancy of the palette
- →Getting bogged down in details
- →Not simplifying the landscape enough
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·Canvas or painting panel
- ·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Water or solvent for cleaning
- ·Rags
optional
- ·Medium for oil paints
- ·Easel
- ·Varnish
Use heavy body acrylics or oil paints for impasto effect. A textured canvas can enhance the brushstroke visibility.
tips & new artworks in your inbox
no spam — unsubscribe anytime.
or to save artworks, chat, and track progress
