plate no. 5842

Pejzaz pagorkowaty

oilImpressionismlandscapelandscapehillsfieldtreesstreamfigure

some experience helpful

This painting is good for learning how to create depth using color and value changes, and how to suggest detail with loose, expressive brushstrokes. It also helps practice simplifying complex scenes into basic shapes and colors.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, dividing the canvas into sky, hills, field, and stream.
step 02
Block in the large areas of color for the sky, hills, and field using thin washes.
step 03
Add darker values to the hills to create depth and form.
step 04
Define the stream with dark blues and purples, suggesting reflections.
step 05
Paint the trees with loose, broken brushstrokes, varying the colors to indicate foliage.
step 06
Add the figure and sheep with simple shapes and a touch of red for the figure.
step 07
Refine the foreground details with dry brush strokes to create texture.
step 08
Add highlights to the field and trees to create a sense of light.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · sap green · ultramarine blue · burnt umber

secondary · cadmium red · violet · titanium white

Mix greens by combining yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Use white to lighten values and create subtle color variations. Mix violet with ultramarine blue and cadmium red.

techniques