plate no. 1002
Landscape
Janos Mattis-Teutsch, 1918
some experience helpful
This painting provides practice in simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and mood. Students will learn to apply expressive brushstrokes and experiment with non-realistic color palettes.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
4
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.
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