plate no. 0548

Mining District near Tilleur

Else Berg, 1927

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsriverbuildingstreesindustrial

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, as well as simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and values. Students will also practice capturing the essence of a landscape with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the mountains, river, and foreground elements.
step 02
Establish the overall color scheme with a thin wash of diluted paint.
step 03
Block in the main areas of color, focusing on the value relationships.
step 04
Layer darker values to create shadows and define forms.
step 05
Add highlights to suggest light and create contrast.
step 06
Refine the details of the buildings, trees, and river.
step 07
Use broken brushstrokes to create texture and visual interest.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust the overall composition.

color palette

primary · sap green · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre

Mix greens by combining sap green and yellow ochre. Achieve muted tones by adding a touch of burnt umber to your colors. Create atmospheric perspective by lightening and desaturating colors as they recede into the distance.

techniques

·broken color
·layering
·scumbling
·atmospheric perspective
·color mixing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Creating muddy colors
→Ignoring value relationships
→Failing to establish a focal point

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes
·flat brushes
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil or acrylic medium

optional

·easel
·painting medium
·varnish

Use a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a harmonious color scheme. Consider using a toned canvas to establish a base color and create visual depth.

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