plate no. 2413

Landscape

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapehousetreeswaterfoliagearchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and layering colors to create texture and depth. It also provides practice in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 10 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the house, tree, and waterfall, focusing on composition.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, establishing the overall color scheme.
step 03
Begin layering thicker paint, using visible brushstrokes to define forms and textures.
step 04
Focus on capturing the light and shadow patterns on the house and surrounding foliage.
step 05
Add details to the house, such as windows and the chimney, using smaller brushes.
step 06
Refine the waterfall with varying shades of blue and white, suggesting movement.
step 07
Add final touches and highlights to enhance the overall impression of the scene.
step 08
Step back and adjust colors and values as needed to achieve a cohesive and expressive result.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · sap green · cadmium yellow · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining ultramarine blue and cadmium yellow. Achieve muted tones by adding burnt umber to other colors. Use white to create highlights and lighten values.

techniques