plate no. 6668

Peisaj

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapefieldskyhorizongrasspath

some experience helpful

This painting is great for learning expressive brushstrokes and simplifying a landscape into basic shapes and colors. Students can practice layering and creating depth using color and value.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic horizon line and the general shapes of the landscape.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light grey, using broad strokes.
step 03
Establish the main areas of the landscape with dark browns and blacks, following the curves of the land.
step 04
Add lighter browns and oranges to create variation and highlights.
step 05
Introduce the green accents, focusing on the areas where vegetation would be.
step 06
Paint the white path, using white and grey to suggest light and shadow.
step 07
Refine the brushstrokes, ensuring they follow the form of the landscape.
step 08
Add final details and adjust values as needed.

color palette

primary · titanium white · burnt umber · ivory black

secondary · viridian green · yellow ochre

Mix different shades of brown by combining burnt umber and black with varying amounts of white. Create the green by mixing viridian green with a touch of yellow ochre or white to soften it.

techniques