plate no. 2468

Rhythms

Viorel Marginean, 1986

oilExpressionismlandscapetreesbirdslandscapeskyfoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students practice layering colors and creating a sense of depth through size and placement. It also provides an opportunity to develop brush control for creating consistent shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the horizon line and the general placement of the trees, making them smaller towards the top.
step 02
Block in the sky with a thin layer of white or light grey paint.
step 03
Paint the tree trunks with a light brown, varying the thickness and height.
step 04
Add the foliage using a variety of muted earth tones, creating simple rounded shapes.
step 05
Paint the birds with small, quick strokes of black or dark grey, varying their size and direction.
step 06
Add subtle shadows under the trees to create depth.
step 07
Refine the shapes of the trees and birds as needed.
step 08
Add final details like small branches or highlights.