plate no. 2195
Landschaft am Meer
Gabriele Munter, 1919
some experience helpful
This painting is great for practicing simplified shapes and color blocking. Students can learn to create depth using color and value changes in a landscape.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 8 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, including the hills, trees, and figure.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky and sea.
- step 03
Add the greens of the hills and trees, varying the shades to create depth.
- step 04
Paint the figure with simplified shapes and colors.
- step 05
Add details to the houses and other elements in the landscape.
- step 06
Define the edges of shapes with darker colors.
- step 07
Add highlights to create a sense of light and shadow.
- step 08
Review and adjust colors and values as needed.
color palette
primary · green · blue · pink · yellow
secondary · brown · white · black
Mix greens by combining blues and yellows. Vary the greens by adding browns or whites. Create pink by mixing red and white.
techniques
- ·color blocking
- ·simplified shapes
- ·layering
- ·scumbling
- ·Impasto
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details
- →Using colors that are too saturated
- →Not creating enough contrast
- →Losing the overall composition
materials
surface · Stretched canvas
required
- ·Acrylic or oil paints
- ·Canvas or painting panel
- ·Assorted brushes (flat and round)
- ·Palette
- ·Palette knife
- ·Water or solvent (depending on paint type)
- ·Easel
optional
- ·Medium (for oil paints)
- ·Varnish
- ·Rags
Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing. Consider using a larger brush for bolder strokes.
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