plate no. 3618

Landscape, Sounion

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillswaterskyvegetation

some experience helpful

This painting provides a good opportunity to practice broken color techniques and layering brushstrokes to create texture. Students can also learn about simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and color blocks.

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: horizon line, hills, water, and large tree masses.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin wash of light gray-blue.
step 03
Establish the base color of the hills using a mix of burnt sienna and yellow ochre.
step 04
Paint the water with a muted blue, adding subtle variations in tone.
step 05
Begin layering the tree masses with various shades of green and yellow, using short, choppy brushstrokes.
step 06
Add darker greens and browns to the shadows within the trees.
step 07
Introduce highlights with lighter yellows and greens, focusing on areas where light hits the foliage.
step 08
Refine details and add small touches of color to create visual interest.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · ultramarine blue

secondary · titanium white · sap green · raw umber

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Vary the proportions to create different shades. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Muted tones are achieved by mixing complementary colors.

techniques