plate no. 1825

Landscape with Woman Carrying a Bundle

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapefiguretreesmountainsskybuildings

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in color mixing and applying expressive brushstrokes to create a vibrant landscape. Students will also learn to simplify complex scenes into basic shapes and forms.

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 landscape, including the mountains, buildings, trees, and figure.
step 02
Block in the main color areas with thin washes, focusing on the overall color scheme.
step 03
Start building up layers of color, adding more detail and variation to the landscape.
step 04
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to define the trees and the figure.
step 05
Add highlights and shadows to create depth and dimension.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings and the sky.
step 07
Add final touches and adjustments to the overall composition.
step 08
Allow to dry and varnish (optional).

color palette

primary · cobalt blue · yellow ochre · sap green

secondary · cadmium red · titanium white · ultramarine blue

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and cobalt blue. Achieve muted tones by mixing complementary colors. Use white to lighten values and create highlights.

techniques