plate no. 9350

Landscape, Tinos

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildinglandscapeskytreeshillarchitecture

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex forms into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to create texture and atmosphere. It also provides practice in color mixing to achieve naturalistic light and shadow effects.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the building, hill, and trees, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of blue, leaving space for clouds.
step 03
Establish the basic tones of the hill using a mix of browns and yellows.
step 04
Paint the building with white, adding subtle shadows with grays and blues.
step 05
Add the trees using dark greens and browns, varying the brushstrokes to create texture.
step 06
Refine the details of the building, adding windows and architectural features.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the hill to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Adjust the colors and values throughout the painting to achieve a harmonious balance.

color palette

primary · titanium white · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium yellow · viridian green · raw sienna

Mix white with small amounts of blue and umber to create the cool whites of the building. Use yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the warm tones of the hill. Mix blue and yellow to create the greens of the trees.

techniques