plate no. 8619
Landschaft mit Haus in Oberau
Gabriele Munter, 1908
some experience helpful
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using color to create mood and atmosphere. It's also good for learning how to create reflections in water.
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 house, trees, and water, focusing on composition.
- step 02
Block in the sky with a dark blue/purple mix.
- step 03
Paint the house using white and a touch of yellow, then add the red roof.
- step 04
Add the trees and foliage with varying shades of green, orange, and brown, using visible brushstrokes.
- step 05
Paint the water with shades of blue, reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape.
- step 06
Add the reflections of the house and trees in the water, using slightly blurred and darker versions of the original colors.
- step 07
Add details to the foreground, such as the shoreline and any small plants or rocks.
- step 08
Refine the colors and values, adjusting the overall balance of the painting.
color palette
primary · ultramarine blue · cadmium red · yellow ochre · titanium white
secondary · viridian green · burnt sienna · purple
Mix dark blues and purples for the sky. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights. Mix greens by combining blue and yellow.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·broken color
- ·wet-on-dry
- ·scumbling
- ·color mixing
common pitfalls
- →Overworking the details and losing the expressive brushstrokes.
- →Making the reflections too sharp and defined.
- →Not simplifying the shapes enough.
- →Using colors straight from the tube without mixing.
materials
surface · stretched canvas
required
- ·stretched canvas
- ·acrylic or oil paints
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·palette knife
- ·linseed oil or acrylic medium
- ·rags
optional
- ·easel
- ·painting medium
- ·varnish
Use a medium-sized canvas (e.g., 16x20 inches) for this project. Acrylics are more beginner-friendly, but oils will give a richer color.
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