plate no. 6142

Pejzaz z cyprysami

oilImpressionismlandscapesearockstreeshillsbuildingssky

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and texture, as well as understanding atmospheric perspective. It also provides practice in capturing the nuances of light on different surfaces.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the horizon line, the large rock formations, and the distant hill.
step 02
Block in the sky with a light blue, blending it smoothly.
step 03
Establish the general colors for the water, using varying shades of blue and green.
step 04
Paint the distant hill with a base layer of yellow-ochre, then add layers of green and brown to create the foliage.
step 05
Add the dark vertical shapes of the cypress trees, varying their height and thickness.
step 06
Build up the rocks in the foreground with layers of brown, gray, and yellow, paying attention to the light and shadow.
step 07
Add details to the buildings on the hill, using light yellows and oranges.
step 08
Refine the details and add highlights to complete the painting.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · titanium white · cadmium yellow

Mix greens by blending yellow ochre and ultramarine blue. Achieve the rock colors by mixing burnt umber, yellow ochre, and white. Use white to lighten blues for the sky and water.

techniques