plate no. 2217

Landscape in Limburg

Else Berg, 1942

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskywallfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering paint to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. Students will also learn to mix muted colors and create a sense of atmosphere.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the main shapes: buildings, wall, tree, and horizon line.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of gray and white.
step 03
Establish the basic colors for the buildings and wall using muted tones.
step 04
Paint the background hills and trees, focusing on creating depth with color variations.
step 05
Add the main tree, paying attention to its shape and the direction of light.
step 06
Develop the details of the wall, using different shades of gray and brown to create texture.
step 07
Add the foliage and flowers in the foreground, using small, deliberate brushstrokes.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive composition.

color palette

primary · gray · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · cadmium yellow · sap green · red oxide

Mix grays by combining white with small amounts of burnt umber and blue. Achieve muted yellows by mixing yellow ochre with burnt umber and white. Create natural greens by mixing sap green with yellow ochre and a touch of burnt umber.

techniques