plate no. 3777

Sateenkaari

Sallinen Tyko, 1914

oilExpressionismlandscapetreeslandscaperainbowskycloudsbuildings

some experience helpful

This painting helps develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to create atmospheric effects. Students will learn to simplify complex scenes into bold, textured strokes.

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 trees, buildings, and rainbow.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of blues, purples, and white, capturing the cloud formations.
step 03
Establish the horizon line and the distant buildings with muted tones.
step 04
Paint the rainbow using distinct bands of color, blending slightly at the edges.
step 05
Define the trees with dark greens, blues, and blacks, using thick, visible brushstrokes.
step 06
Add highlights to the trees and foliage with lighter greens and yellows.
step 07
Create texture in the foreground with short, broken strokes of various greens and yellows.
step 08
Refine details and adjust values to enhance the overall composition.

color palette

primary · ultramarine blue · titanium white · sap green · cadmium yellow

secondary · cadmium red · violet · burnt umber · yellow ochre

Mix various shades of green by combining blue and yellow. Achieve the sky colors by blending blue, white, and a touch of purple. Mute colors with small amounts of complementary colors.

techniques