plate no. 2496

Mykulychyn

Roman Selsky, 1951

oilPost-Impressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsskycloudsanimalsfield

some experience helpful

This painting offers a good opportunity to practice layering colors and creating depth in a landscape. Students can develop their skills in simplifying forms and capturing the overall impression of a scene.

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, hills, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with light washes of pink, blue, and white.
step 03
Establish the dark green mass of the left hill, using visible brushstrokes.
step 04
Paint the distant mountains with muted blues and grays.
step 05
Add the trees and vegetation, varying the greens and using vertical strokes.
step 06
Define the field with ochre and green, creating shadows under the animals.
step 07
Paint the animals with simple shapes and colors, suggesting their forms.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the overall effect.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · sap green

secondary · burnt sienna · cadmium red light · raw umber

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve muted tones by adding a touch of burnt sienna or raw umber to the primary colors. Use white to lighten colors and create highlights.

techniques