plate no. 9698

Landscape with artist's farmhouse in Fique

Rafael Zabaleta, 1940

oil, canvasPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsfigurestreesfarmhousecows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding how to depict figures within a landscape setting. Students will also practice creating a sense of atmosphere through color and brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 12 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the mountains, farmhouse, figures, and cows.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes of paint, establishing the overall color scheme.
step 03
Begin layering colors to build up the forms of the mountains, trees, and figures, paying attention to light and shadow.
step 04
Add details to the farmhouse and figures, refining their shapes and adding highlights.
step 05
Create texture in the foreground using visible brushstrokes and layering different colors.
step 06
Paint the sky with soft, blended colors, creating a sense of atmosphere.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the values to create a cohesive and balanced composition.
step 08
Add final highlights and shadows to enhance the sense of depth and realism.

color palette

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

secondary · sap green · cadmium red · raw umber

Achieve the earthy tones by mixing burnt sienna, yellow ochre, and raw umber. Create greens by mixing yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques