plate no. 5696
Paysage
Victor Brauner, 1953
suitable for beginners
Recreating this painting will help students practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and using a limited color palette to create a cohesive composition. Students will also learn to apply paint with visible brushstrokes to add texture and visual interest.
technical profile
palette complexity
3
brushwork visibility
4
value contrast
3
compositional simplicity
3
study guide
est. 6 hrsapproach — 8 steps
- step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition of the landscape, including the hills, buildings, trees, and sun.
- step 02
Block in the large areas of color, starting with the sky, fields, and hills.
- step 03
Add the buildings and trees, focusing on their simplified shapes and colors.
- step 04
Paint the details of the trees, including the leaves and branches.
- step 05
Add the sun and any other small details.
- step 06
Refine the colors and shapes as needed.
- step 07
Add the date in the lower right corner.
- step 08
Allow the painting to dry completely.
color palette
primary · yellow · blue · brown · purple
secondary · orange · green · white
Mix purple by combining red and blue. Vary the brown by adding small amounts of yellow or red. Create lighter shades by mixing with white.
techniques
- ·blocking in
- ·simplified shapes
- ·visible brushstrokes
- ·color mixing
- ·layering
common pitfalls
- →overcomplicating the shapes
- →using too many colors
- →blending colors too much
- →losing the simplicity of the composition
materials
surface · canvas board
required
- ·acrylic paints
- ·canvas board
- ·round brushes
- ·flat brushes
- ·palette
- ·water
- ·paper towels
optional
- ·palette knife
- ·easel
- ·apron
Use a variety of brush sizes to create different textures. Acrylic paints are recommended for their quick drying time and ease of use.
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