plate no. 3999

Sunset 2

Endre Bartos, 1978

oilExpressionismlandscapelandscapesunsettreeswaterskyreflection

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in expressive brushwork and color mixing to capture the mood of a sunset. It also encourages simplification of forms and focusing on overall color relationships.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition: horizon line, tree mass, and water area.
step 02
Block in the sky with broad strokes of red, yellow, white, and blue.
step 03
Establish the dark mass of the trees using dark greens and blues.
step 04
Paint the water with horizontal strokes, reflecting the colors of the sky and trees.
step 05
Add the pinkish-red land area with textured brushstrokes.
step 06
Define the tree trunks and branches with darker reds and browns.
step 07
Create the sun using a circular shape and surrounding it with a darker red outline.
step 08
Add final details and highlights to enhance the reflections and textures.

color palette

primary · red · yellow · blue · white

secondary · green · pink · dark brown · purple

Mix greens from blues and yellows, pinks from reds and white, and dark browns from a combination of reds, blues, and yellows. Use white to lighten and create variations in the sky and water.

techniques