plate no. 2763

Landscape, Crozant

Othon Friesz, 1901

oilFauvismlandscapelandscapecliffsrivertreesvegetationsky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to represent light and form in a landscape. It also encourages observation of color variations within shadows and highlights.

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 cliffs, river, and horizon line.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the cliffs with a dark purple/brown mix.
step 03
Block in the general color areas of the landscape: greens, reds, and yellows.
step 04
Apply short, directional brushstrokes to build up texture and form.
step 05
Mix variations of each color to create depth and interest.
step 06
Add highlights to the cliffs and river using lighter tones.
step 07
Refine the details of the trees and vegetation.
step 08
Adjust values and colors as needed to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · cadmium yellow · titanium white

secondary · viridian green · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining blues and yellows, purples by combining blues and reds. Use white to lighten values and create highlights. Mix browns with red, yellow and blue.

techniques