plate no. 2369

Landscape near Stampa Sun

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapebuildingstreesskyfence

experienced study

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive line work and capturing atmospheric perspective with a limited color palette. It also encourages simplification of complex scenes into essential forms.

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 buildings, fence, and horizon line with charcoal or a light pencil.
step 02
Block in the sky with diluted blues and grays, allowing for variations in tone.
step 03
Establish the darker areas of the buildings and trees using thin washes of brown and black.
step 04
Begin adding layers of expressive linework over the base washes to define the forms and textures.
step 05
Use dry brush techniques to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the trees and foliage.
step 06
Add highlights with lighter tones of gray and white to create contrast and visual interest.
step 07
Refine the linework and adjust the values to achieve a balanced composition.
step 08
Add final details to the fence and foreground to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · raw umber · titanium white · ultramarine blue

secondary · burnt sienna · ivory black

Achieve the muted tones by mixing the primary colors with white and small amounts of burnt sienna or raw umber. Use thin washes of diluted paint for the sky and background.

techniques