plate no. 7456

Landschaft mit Sonnenblumen

Gabriele Munter, 1910

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapehousestreeshillsskysunflowers

suitable for beginners

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using bold brushstrokes to create texture and form. It also encourages experimentation with color and expressive mark-making.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the houses, hills, and trees, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it slightly with a touch of lavender near the top.
step 03
Apply the dark green color to the large hill mass, using directional brushstrokes to suggest form.
step 04
Paint the houses with their respective colors (red roof, yellow walls), using thick paint and visible brushstrokes.
step 05
Add the sunflower shapes with yellow and green, using a circular motion to create the petals.
step 06
Define the outlines of the shapes with dark blue or black, emphasizing the contours and adding contrast.
step 07
Add highlights and shadows to the hills and houses to create depth and dimension.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to match the original painting.

color palette

primary · Prussian blue · Cadmium yellow · Emerald green · Cadmium Red

secondary · Lavender · Black · White

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Create the lavender sky by mixing blue and red with white. Darken colors by adding a touch of black or burnt umber.

techniques

·Impasto
·Broken color
·Simplification of form
·Expressive brushwork
·Color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Using too many colors
→Losing the sense of spontaneity
→Not simplifying the shapes enough

materials

surface · Stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 12x16
·Acrylic or oil paints
·Round brushes (various sizes)
·Flat brushes (various sizes)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
·Linseed oil (if using oil paints)

optional

·Medium gloss
·Easel
·Apron

Use thick paint and visible brushstrokes to capture the expressive quality of the original painting. Don't be afraid to experiment with color and texture.

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