plate no. 2549

Paisaje

Dr. Atl, 1932

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreeshillsbuildingsskyshadows

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in tonal shading and creating depth through value variations. It will also teach them how to suggest form and texture with expressive lines and strokes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the basic shapes of the hills and trees.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the shadows with broad strokes of charcoal.
step 03
Gradually build up the mid-tones, paying attention to the direction of light.
step 04
Use a kneaded eraser to lift out highlights and create soft edges.
step 05
Add details to the trees and buildings, using varied pressure to create different line weights.
step 06
Refine the composition by adjusting values and adding subtle textures.
step 07
Soften some edges with a blending stump or your finger.
step 08
Finalize the drawing by adding any remaining details and ensuring a balanced tonal range.

color palette

primary · graphite · charcoal

secondary · white (paper)

Vary pressure and layering to achieve different shades of gray.

techniques

·tonal shading
·hatching
·cross-hatching
·blending
·erasing

common pitfalls

→Overworking the drawing and losing the freshness of the initial sketch.
→Creating muddy values by blending too much.
→Ignoring the direction of light and creating flat, lifeless forms.
→Not using a full range of values, resulting in a drawing that is too light or too dark.

materials

surface · sketch paper

required

·sketch paper
·charcoal pencils (soft, medium, hard)
·graphite pencils (2B, 4B, 6B)
·kneaded eraser
·pencil sharpener
·blending stump
·fixative spray

optional

·tortillon
·ruler
·drawing board

Experiment with different types of charcoal and graphite to find the ones you prefer. Use a light touch when sketching the initial lines to avoid making them too dark and difficult to erase.

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