plate no. 2418

Landscape with White Stork

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapestorkhillscloudswatersky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex landscapes and using expressive brushstrokes to convey form and texture. It also offers practice in color mixing to achieve a harmonious, slightly muted palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the hills, clouds, and water, paying attention to their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, leaving space for the clouds.
step 03
Apply the base colors for the hills, using variations of green and yellow.
step 04
Add shadows to the hills and clouds to create depth and volume.
step 05
Paint the water, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
step 06
Add details to the foreground, including the stork and any vegetation.
step 07
Refine the colors and values throughout the painting, adjusting as needed.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · viridian green · ultramarine blue · titanium white

secondary · burnt umber · cadmium red · ivory black

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green. Achieve muted tones by adding small amounts of burnt umber or ivory black to your colors. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques