plate no. 2556

Paisaje Bunti

Xul Solar, 1916

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapemountainsskyfiguretreespath

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice simplified landscape painting and color mixing techniques to achieve a muted, harmonious palette. It also encourages experimentation with abstract forms and expressive brushwork.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes: mountains, path, trees, and figure.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light, muted color.
step 03
Paint the mountains using a mix of browns and yellows, varying the tones slightly.
step 04
Establish the path with a base color, then add highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 05
Paint the trees with dark browns or blacks, focusing on their unique shapes.
step 06
Add the figure, keeping it simple and stylized.
step 07
Refine the details, such as the reflections in the water and the texture of the ground.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt umber · titanium white

secondary · raw sienna · payne's gray

Mix yellow ochre and burnt umber to create the dominant earth tones. Use white to lighten these colors and Payne's gray to darken them. Experiment with layering colors to achieve subtle variations.

techniques