plate no. 1518

Landscape

oilExpressionismcityscapecityscapebuildingstreeshillsskylandscape

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting helps students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create depth and atmosphere. It also encourages experimentation with expressive brushstrokes.

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 landscape: mountains, buildings, and trees.
step 02
Establish the horizon line and the overall composition.
step 03
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and mountains using diluted paint.
step 04
Add the darker values for the shadows in the hills and foliage.
step 05
Paint the buildings with a mix of yellows, oranges, and browns, varying the tones for each building.
step 06
Define the shapes of the trees and bushes with short, broken brushstrokes.
step 07
Add details to the buildings, such as windows and doors, using darker colors.
step 08
Refine the highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · raw umber

secondary · burnt sienna · sap green · titanium white

Mix blues and white for the sky, add yellow ochre to blue for the distant hills. Use raw umber and burnt sienna for the buildings, mixing with yellow ochre for highlights. Create greens by mixing blue and yellow, adding umber for muted tones.

techniques