plate no. 8338

Landscape from Baia Mare

Petre Abrudan, 1937

oilExpressionismlandscapetreesbuildinglandscapeskyfoliagepath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating depth through simplified shapes and color blocking. It also provides practice in capturing light and shadow with bold brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the trees, building, and path.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: sky, building, trees, grass, and path, using diluted paint.
step 03
Develop the sky with light blue and white, adding subtle variations.
step 04
Define the building with light blue and white, adding shadows with darker blues and grays.
step 05
Layer greens and yellows for the foliage, using short, expressive brushstrokes.
step 06
Mix a warm red-orange for the path, varying the tone to create depth.
step 07
Add details to the trees, using dark browns and blacks to define the trunks and branches.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

color palette

primary · burnt umber · titanium white · sap green · cadmium red

secondary · cerulean blue · yellow ochre · raw sienna

Mix greens by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the path color by mixing red, yellow, and a touch of brown. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques