plate no. 6120

Landscape from Liminka

Vilho Lampi, 1934

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesfieldskywatergrass

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, and in capturing atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

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 horizon line and placement of major elements like trees and water.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of mixed blues and grays, creating a subtle gradient.
step 03
Establish the dark values of the trees and the foreground grass with a dark green mix.
step 04
Layer lighter greens and yellows onto the grass to create variation and texture.
step 05
Add details to the trees using small, broken brushstrokes to suggest foliage.
step 06
Paint the water with horizontal strokes, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the trees and grass to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Yellow ochre · Titanium white · Burnt umber

secondary · Sap green · Cadmium yellow light

Mix greens by combining Prussian blue and yellow ochre. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Burnt umber can be used to darken greens and create shadows.

techniques

·Broken color
·Layering
·Dry brushing
·Color mixing
·Atmospheric perspective

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using too much paint
→Ignoring the value structure
→Failing to create a sense of depth

materials

surface · Stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·Oil paints (Prussian blue, Yellow ochre, Titanium white, Burnt umber, Sap green)
·#4 round brush
·#6 flat brush
·Palette
·Odorless mineral spirits

optional