plate no. 5814

Landschaftstudie - Dorfstrasse

Alexej von Jawlensky, 1908

oilExpressionismlandscapebuildingslandscapevillageskyroadtrees

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using expressive brushstrokes to convey form and texture. It also encourages exploration of color relationships and non-realistic color choices.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the buildings, road, and sky, focusing on their relative sizes and positions.
step 02
Block in the main color areas for the sky, buildings, and road using thinned paint.
step 03
Add darker tones to define shadows and create depth within each shape.
step 04
Introduce secondary colors and highlights to add interest and variation.
step 05
Use thicker paint and bolder brushstrokes to add texture and define edges.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, such as windows and roof lines.
step 07
Add final touches of color and texture to unify the painting.
step 08
Step back and assess the overall balance and harmony of the composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · cadmium red · titanium white

secondary · sap green · violet · burnt umber

Mix greens by blending blue and yellow. Achieve the road color by mixing red, yellow, and white. Darken colors by adding burnt umber or violet.

techniques

·blocking in
·expressive brushstrokes
·color mixing
·layering
·impasto

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details and losing the expressive quality.
→Using colors straight from the tube without mixing and creating harmonious relationships.
→Failing to simplify the scene into basic shapes.
→Not varying the brushstrokes enough to create texture and interest.