plate no. 1395

Paysage

Goran Margetic, 2018

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapeskyfieldpathmountainsvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in impasto techniques and expressive brushwork to convey texture and form. It also provides practice in simplifying a landscape into basic shapes and color blocks.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, mountains, and foreground.
step 02
Block in the sky with a mix of blues, grays, and white, using horizontal strokes.
step 03
Add the distant mountains with a dark purple/brown mix.
step 04
Apply thick layers of yellow, green, and orange to the field, using directional brushstrokes to suggest the terrain.
step 05
Create the path using lighter, warmer tones of brown and cream, applying paint thickly.
step 06
Add details to the foreground vegetation with darker greens and blues, using short, choppy strokes.
step 07
Refine the colors and values, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust the overall composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · titanium white · burnt sienna

secondary · viridian green · alizarin crimson

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and viridian green. Create browns by mixing burnt sienna with ultramarine blue. Vary the intensity of colors by adding white or complementary colors.

techniques

·impasto
·directional brushstrokes
·color blocking
·scumbling
·alla prima

common pitfalls

→Overblending the colors, which can result in a muddy appearance.
→Not using enough paint, which can prevent the impasto effect.
→Ignoring the direction of the brushstrokes, which can flatten the composition.
→Getting lost in details too early, before establishing the overall color scheme.

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas (12x16 inches)
·oil paints (ultramarine blue, yellow ochre, titanium white, burnt sienna, viridian green, alizarin crimson)
·palette knife
·assorted brushes (flat and round)
·palette
·linseed oil
·odorless mineral spirits

optional

·painting medium (e.g., Liquin)
·easel
·palette scraper

Use a heavy-bodied oil paint for best results with the impasto technique. Consider using a textured canvas to enhance the tactile quality of the painting.

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