plate no. 9306

Pines and Rocks in Evening Light

Karl Schrag, 1975

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapetreesrocksvegetationskyevening light

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to convey mood and atmosphere. It also encourages simplification of forms and abstraction of natural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes of the landscape, focusing on the placement of the trees, rocks, and horizon line.
step 02
Apply a thin wash of yellow and orange to the sky area.
step 03
Block in the larger areas of color for the trees and rocks using broad brushstrokes.
step 04
Begin adding details to the trees and rocks, using short, expressive strokes of varying colors.
step 05
Mix different shades of green, red, and brown to create depth and texture in the vegetation.
step 06
Use thicker paint and bolder strokes to emphasize the highlights and shadows.
step 07
Add the red linear elements in the sky and trees, varying the thickness and direction of the strokes.
step 08
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed to achieve the desired effect.

color palette

primary · cadmium red · yellow ochre · burnt umber

secondary · sap green · ultramarine blue · cadmium orange

Achieve the various greens by mixing yellow ochre with ultramarine blue and sap green. Create different shades of red by mixing cadmium red with burnt umber and cadmium orange.

techniques

·expressive brushwork
·color layering
·impasto
·broken color
·scumbling

common pitfalls

→overworking the painting
→getting bogged down in details
→using muddy colors
→failing to capture the expressive energy of the original

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·stretched canvas
·acrylic or oil paints
·round brushes (various sizes)
·flat brushes (various sizes)
·palette
·palette knife
·linseed oil (if using oil paints)
·mineral spirits or turpentine (for cleaning brushes)

optional

·painting medium
·easel
·apron

Use good quality paints to achieve the best color saturation and longevity. Experiment with different brush sizes and types to create a variety of textures.

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