plate no. 3350

Lavrio Landscape

Konstantinos Maleas, 1920

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillswaterskyfield

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and forms. Students will also learn to use color temperature to create atmospheric perspective.

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 landscape: hills, water, trees, and the structure on the left.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, muted color.
step 03
Apply a base layer of yellow ochre to the field area.
step 04
Paint the hills with a mix of yellow, brown, and a touch of purple.
step 05
Fill in the water with a dark blue, keeping the edges soft.
step 06
Add the trees, focusing on their simplified shapes and the color of their foliage.
step 07
Layer different shades of yellow and brown to create texture in the field.
step 08
Add details like the vertical brushstrokes in the foreground to represent grass.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · titanium white · cadmium yellow · purple

Mix yellow ochre with white for the sky and lighter areas of the field. Combine ultramarine blue and burnt umber for the dark water. Use white to lighten the hills and add a touch of purple for a muted effect.

techniques