plate no. 0594

Landscape in Felsobanya

Vilmos Aba-Novak, 1924

oil, canvasExpressionismlandscapelandscapehillstreespathfoliagesky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and modeling forms with visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in simplifying complex landscapes into basic shapes and values.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, trees, and path, paying attention to perspective.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme by blocking in large areas of color with thin washes.
step 03
Begin layering darker values in the shadows of the trees and hills to create depth.
step 04
Add highlights to the foliage and ground using lighter shades of green and yellow.
step 05
Define the path with subtle variations in color and value.
step 06
Refine the shapes of the trees and add details to the foliage with visible brushstrokes.
step 07
Adjust the overall color balance and value contrast to create a sense of atmosphere.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · viridian green · yellow ochre · burnt sienna

secondary · ultramarine blue · cadmium yellow · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining viridian green with yellow ochre or cadmium yellow. Create earth tones by mixing burnt sienna with ultramarine blue and a touch of yellow. Achieve atmospheric perspective by adding a touch of blue to distant colors.

techniques